How much does a Radiation Therapist make?

The national average salary for a Radiation Therapist is $93,515 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Radiation Therapist salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1227 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Radiation Therapist employees.

The highest salary for a Radiation Therapist in United States is $143,166 per year.

The lowest salary for a Radiation Therapist in United States is $61,083 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Radiation Therapist or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Radiation Therapist.

Pay for radiation therapists is typically on par with medical sonographers, veterinary technicians and radiology technicians. Radiation therapist pay is expected to grow slightly over the next decade, as an aging American population and increasing prevalence of chronic illnesses drives demand for all healthcare services. Radiation therapists who work for outpatient care centers typically earn more than technicians who work for physician offices or hospitals.

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According to anonymous Glassdoor ratings, around 67% of radiation therapists are happy with their earnings. With a competitive base pay and a potential $5,911.64 of additional pay in the form of bonuses and profit sharing, a radiation therapist's total pay can qualify as good money.

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Depending on experience, someone following the average career path of a radiation therapist can earn a total pay ranging from $64,511.92 to $153,984.64. Total pay is not only salary, but includes bonuses and other benefits. With additional years of experience, a radiation therapist could advance to a higher ranking position with a much higher potential total pay.

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Whether you're at the beginning of your career as a radiation therapist and would like a good starting salary, or you simply want to earn more money from your current job, start thinking about what you're able to offer your employer. Any skills and qualifications that distinguish you from other radiation therapists could qualify you for a higher total pay.

If you started your career with an associate's degree in radiation therapy, completing your bachelor's degree is the next logical move. And if you're aiming for an advanced position, a master's degree in a related field such as radiation sciences or radiation oncology is the way to go.

If you're applying for a new radiation therapist job, use your skills, qualifications, and previous experience as bargaining tools to negotiate a good starting salary.

If you're enjoying your current job, but would like to earn more money from it, perhaps it's time you ask for a raise. Be prepared to motivate your request and prove that you deserve one. Increased responsibilities, great performance reviews, or a tempting job offer are all valid points that could help you negotiate a higher salary. On average, companies offer yearly increases of around 3% to 5%, but don't be shy to ask for 10% to 20% to kick off the negotiations.