Radiation Therapist salary in California
What radiation therapists earn in California and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$166,450$80.02 per hour
vs U.S.+58%U.S. median $105,310
Middle half earn$131,570 – $182,140Top 10%: $208,100+
Jobs1,7200.86× the U.S. concentration
Radiation Therapist pay in California cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $169,150 | $81.32 | 480 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $205,670 | $98.88 | 220 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $171,500 | $82.45 | 140 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $206,350 | $99.21 | 130 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $182,240 | $87.61 | 110 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $130,800 | $62.88 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in California
Radiation Therapist pay in similar states
Oregon · $131,600 New York · $129,620 New Jersey · $129,460 Washington · $125,880 Hawaii · $125,520 Illinois · $124,600
Other healthcare salaries in California
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,320 Registered Nurses · $140,270 Medical Assistants · $49,660 Nursing Assistants · $47,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $79,750 Dental Assistants · $50,110 Pharmacy Technicians · $55,110 Pharmacists · $164,610 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $76,010 Physical Therapists · $124,190 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $60,390 Physicians, All Other · $281,590
Questions
How much does a radiation therapist make in California?
Radiation Therapists in California earned a median of $166,450 a year ($80.02 an hour) in May 2025, 58% more than the national median of $105,310. The middle half earned $131,570 to $182,140.
Where in California do radiation therapists earn the most?
Among areas in California, pay was highest in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA at $206,350.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.