Radiation Therapist salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A radiation therapist earns a median of $105,310 a year ($50.63 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $114,990. About 17,070 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $105,310
- Gross pay
- $4,050.38
- Federal income tax
- −$551.47
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$251.12
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$58.73
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $3,189.06
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $105,310
- Federal
- $14,338
- FICA
- $8,056
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $82,916
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Radiation Therapists. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 29-1124). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a radiation therapist make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $50.63; the average is $55.28.
What is the salary range for a radiation therapist?
The bottom 10% earn under $80,560 and the top 10% earn over $156,710 a year.
How much is $105,310 after taxes?
About $82,916 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $75,998 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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