Radiation Therapists pay range in New Orleans
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $103,320 or more. The middle half of radiation therapists in New Orleans earn between $85,140 and $102,970.
- $77K10th
- $85K25th
- $102KMedian
- $103K75th
- $103K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $98,930 | $8,244 | $47.56 |
| Median | $101,930 | $8,494 | $49.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $85,140 | $7,095 | $40.93 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,970 | $8,581 | $49.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Radiation Therapists pay in New Orleans vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Radiation therapists in New Orleans earn 3% more than the Louisiana average ($95,730) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($114,990). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $105,310.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $98,930 | $101,930 | $76,740 | $103,320 | 50 |
| Louisiana | $95,730 | $94,710 | $76,350 | $107,430 | 230 |
| United States | $114,990 | $105,310 | $80,560 | $156,710 | 17,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Radiation Therapists salary after taxes in New Orleans
On the average salary of $98,930, a single filer in New Orleans takes home about $75,846 a year, or $6,320 a month and $2,917 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is New Orleans a good place for radiation therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New Orleans area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $98,930 buys what about $106,839 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in New Orleans ($47,290). A typical home costs $261,414, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Radiation Therapists salary in other Louisiana cities
New Orleans ranks 2nd of 2 Louisiana metro areas for this job; Baton Rouge pays the most ($101,810).
- Baton Rouge$101,810
- New Orleans$98,930
Highest-paying cities for radiation therapists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($197,410).
- San Francisco, CA$197,410
- San Jose, CA$197,360
- Sacramento, CA$187,220
- San Diego, CA$167,150
- Los Angeles, CA$164,410
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Radiation Therapists salary in New Orleans: questions
How much do radiation therapists make an hour in New Orleans?
$47.56 an hour on average, and $49.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level radiation therapists salary in New Orleans?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $85,140, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the radiation therapists take-home pay in New Orleans?
About $75,846 a year ($6,320 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $98,930.
Do radiation therapists earn more in New Orleans than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($114,990).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1124; area New Orleans-Metairie, LA (35380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.97, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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