Radiation Therapist Salary
The average Radiation Therapist Salary is calculated by the US Government Bureau of Labor Statistics from a variety of sources. Radiation Therapists work in a number of settings including hospitals, clinics and medical offices. A Radiation Therapists salary will vary depending on the location and the setting. Area of specialization also plays a part in how much they earn. The assumption was made that the Radiation Therapists reflected here were working an average of 40 hours per week with a total of 2080 hours per year. Radiation Therapist Salary: Median Hourly & Annual Data Hourly A Radiation Therapists average salary is $34.61 per hour. The lowest 10% earn $22.40 per hour and those in the upper 10% earn more than $47.21 per hour. Annually On an annual basis the average Radiation Therapist salary is $71,990 The lowest 10% earn less than $46,580 per year while the upper 10% earn more than $98,190 per year. These salaries are calculated as a mean or average. Lowest and Highest Radiation Therapist Salary The lowest paid Radiation Therapists earn less with average wages below $20.00 per hour. Presumably this is offset by costs of living and other factors. The lower pay levels are associated with rural areas. The highest pay levels are found in major metropolitan areas where the mean or average wage is over $41.00 per hour. Demand and low supply seem to be a significant factor in fueling higher salaries. Top 5 States The best paying states are Tennessee $102,430, New Jersey $88,600, Montana $85,360, Washington $84,170 and Alaska $83,190. Top 5 Metropolitan Areas The best city or metropolitan areas to earn a Radiation Therapist salary are Knoxville TN $96,250, Newark-Union-NJ-PA Metropolitan Division $94,990, Camden NJ Metropolitan Division $93,710, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara CA $90,810, and Bremerton-Silverdale WA $90,350. Other Industries that Employ Radiation Therapists The majority are employed in hospitals and clinics, A small number of Radiation Therapists work in physicians offices, federal service, military healthcare systems, and universities. Employment Data It is estimated that there are 14,120 Radiation Therapists employed in the U.S. Where They Work Over 10,000 Radiation Therapists work in General medical and surgical hospitals. Approximately 2000 of these healthcare workers are employed in physicians offices. Outpatient care centers, colleges and employment agencies account for most of the rest of these professionals. Private Practice Vs Employment Radiation Therapists work primarily as supportive personnel under the supervision of radiologists. The nature of their work limits the opportunities for self-employment. Benefits Fringe benefits will vary depending on business size and other factors. To see what a typical benefits package is worth A typical employment benefits package is worth over $20,000 per year. See the complete list of healthcare job descriptions See the complete list of healthcare salary data pages
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