Radiation Therapist salary in Tennessee
What radiation therapists earn in Tennessee and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$83,520$40.15 per hour
vs U.S.−21%U.S. median $105,310
Middle half earn$80,770 – $98,480Top 10%: $101,340+
Jobs3500.98× the U.S. concentration
Radiation Therapist pay in Tennessee cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $96,870 | $46.57 | 50 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $80,770 | $38.83 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Tennessee
Radiation Therapist pay in similar states
Wisconsin · $93,600 Nevada · $92,990 Mississippi · $88,100 Alabama · $87,330 Iowa · $81,610 Arkansas · $78,950
Other healthcare salaries in Tennessee
Registered Nurses · $81,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $32,130 Nursing Assistants · $37,990 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $58,870 Medical Assistants · $39,570 Nurse Practitioners · $117,590 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,920 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,070 Pharmacists · $133,390 Dental Assistants · $46,720 Physicians, All Other · $301,290 Physical Therapists · $100,140
Questions
How much does a radiation therapist make in Tennessee?
Radiation Therapists in Tennessee earned a median of $83,520 a year ($40.15 an hour) in May 2025, 21% less than the national median of $105,310. The middle half earned $80,770 to $98,480.
Where in Tennessee do radiation therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Tennessee, pay was highest in Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $96,870.
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.