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Radiation therapist salary in New York

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$129,620median pay per year in New York, or $62.32 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $88,590lowest 10% earn less
  2. $108,09025th percentile
  3. $129,620median
  4. $141,58075th percentile
  5. $163,580top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $105,310[3]

The median pay for radiation therapists in New York was $129,620 a year in May 2025[1]. That was higher than the US median[6].

Jobs in NY
820[4]
Rank by median pay
3 of 46[5]
Compared with US median
+23.1%[6]

How much do radiation therapists make in New York?

The median is the middle point. Half of the radiation therapists in New York earned more than $129,620 a year, which works out to $62.32 an hour, and half earned less[1]. The average was close, at $129,690 a year[7]. Across the US as a whole, the median was $105,310[3]. New York had the 3rd highest median for this job among the 45 states and DC with a published figure[5].

For all jobs in New York together, the median was $59,670 a year[8]. Radiation therapists earned $69,950 more than that[9]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $88,590, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $163,580[2]. About 820 people held this job in the state[4].

The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area had a median of $135,550 and 960 jobs[10]. That metro area crosses state lines, so it is counted as a whole. OEWS counts wage and salary workers only. It leaves out the self-employed, and its wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or the cost of benefits such as health insurance[11].

New York vs US pay

Pay for radiation therapists in New York next to the national figures[1][3].

NYUS
Median per year$129,620[1]$105,310[3]
Median per hour$62.32[1]$50.63[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$88,590[2]$80,560[12]
Top 10% earn more than$163,580[2]$156,710[12]
Jobs820[4]17,070[3]

Pay by metro area in New York

Metro areas in New York with the most jobs for radiation therapists, and the median pay in each[10]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ[10]$135,550960

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for radiation therapists in the states that border New York, highest first[13].

StateMedian per yearJobs
New Jersey[13]$129,460600
Connecticut$116,170110
Massachusetts$106,300330
Vermont$101,06050
Pennsylvania$100,540560

Median pay for radiation therapists in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for radiation therapists are projected to grow 2.8% from 2025 to 2035[14]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: associate's degree[15].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a radiation therapist make in New York?
The median was $129,620 a year in May 2025[1]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $88,590 and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $163,580[2].
How much does a radiation therapist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly wage was $62.32[1]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $42.59 an hour, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $78.64[2][16].
Which city in New York pays radiation therapists the most?
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area had a median of $135,550[10]. That area crosses state lines and is counted as a whole[10].
Is New York a good state for radiation therapists?
New York had the 3rd highest median annual wage for this job among the 45 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median of $129,620 was $24,310 above the US median[1][6].
What do you need to become a radiation therapist in New York?
Across the US, the typical entry path is an associate's degree, with no work experience in a related occupation and no typical on-the-job training[15]. This is a US figure, not one for New York.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Radiation Therapists in New York was $129,620 per year and $62.32 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Radiation Therapists in New York: 10th percentile $88,590, 25th percentile $108,090, 75th percentile $141,580, 90th percentile $163,580. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Radiation Therapists in the US as a whole was $105,310 per year and $50.63 per hour, with about 17,070 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 820 people worked as Radiation Therapists in New York (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: New York had the 3rd highest median annual wage for Radiation Therapists out of the 45 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Radiation Therapists in New York ($129,620) was $24,310 (23.1%) higher than the US median ($105,310). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Radiation Therapists in New York was $129,690 per year and $62.35 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in New York was $59,670. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Radiation Therapists in New York was $69,950 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($59,670). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Radiation Therapists in the US: 10th percentile $80,560, 25th percentile $92,060, 75th percentile $126,340, 90th percentile $156,710. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Radiation Therapists in states that border New York (highest first): New Jersey $129,460; Connecticut $116,170; Massachusetts $106,300; Vermont $101,060; Pennsylvania $100,540. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Radiation Therapists is projected to grow 2.8% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 700 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Radiation Therapists: education needed for entry: Associate's degree; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Radiation Therapists in New York: 10th percentile $42.59, 25th percentile $51.96, 75th percentile $68.07, 90th percentile $78.64. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only New York. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.