Radiation Therapists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$101,990
↑ 33.1% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Radiation Therapists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Radiation Therapists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 33.1% since 2011 ($76,630 → $101,990)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $101,990
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.5%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -9%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101,990 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | $98,300 | +9.8% |
| 2022 | $89,530 | +8.1% |
| 2021 | $82,790 | -4.7% |
| 2020 | $86,850 | +1.5% |
| 2019 | $85,560 | +3.9% |
| 2018 | $82,330 | +2.2% |
| 2017 | $80,570 | +0.5% |
| 2016 | $80,160 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | $80,220 | +0.2% |
| 2014 | $80,090 | +1.2% |
| 2013 | $79,140 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | $77,560 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | $76,630 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.