Median pay$94,710$45.54 per hour
vs U.S.−10%U.S. median $105,310
Middle half earn$87,230 – $101,490Top 10%: $107,430+
Jobs2301.06× the U.S. concentration
Radiation Therapist pay in Louisiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $101,930 | $49.00 | 50 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $101,140 | $48.63 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Louisiana
Radiation Therapist pay in similar states
Other healthcare salaries in Louisiana
Registered Nurses · $80,230 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $22,520 Nursing Assistants · $30,510 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,470 Medical Assistants · $36,320 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,410 Pharmacists · $132,410 Nurse Practitioners · $125,600 Physicians, All Other · $350,920 Dental Assistants · $44,090 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · $34,040 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · $63,240
Questions
How much does a radiation therapist make in Louisiana?
Radiation Therapists in Louisiana earned a median of $94,710 a year ($45.54 an hour) in May 2025, 10% less than the national median of $105,310. The middle half earned $87,230 to $101,490.
Where in Louisiana do radiation therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in New Orleans-Metairie, LA at $101,930.
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.