Radiation Therapists pay range in New York
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $109,640 a year or less, while the top 10% make $165,160 or more. The middle half of radiation therapists in New York earn between $127,650 and $147,330.
- $110K10th
- $128K25th
- $136KMedian
- $147K75th
- $165K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $144,060 | $12,005 | $69.26 |
| Median | $135,550 | $11,296 | $65.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $127,650 | $10,638 | $61.37 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $147,330 | $12,278 | $70.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Radiation Therapists pay in New York vs. New York State and the U.S.
Radiation therapists in New York earn 11% more than the New York State average ($129,690) and 25% more than the U.S. average ($114,990). At the median the gap is +29% against the U.S. median of $105,310.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $144,060 | $135,550 | $109,640 | $165,160 | 960 |
| New York State | $129,690 | $129,620 | $88,590 | $163,580 | 820 |
| 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 York
On the average salary of $144,060, a single filer in New York takes home about $102,136 a year, or $8,511 a month and $3,928 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $102,744 | $8,562 |
| Working in NY | $102,136 | $8,511 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is New York a good place for radiation therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New York area are 13% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 112.6), so the average $144,060 buys what about $127,982 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in New York ($61,430). A typical home costs $727,625, or 5.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Radiation Therapists salary in nearby metro areas
- Allentown, PA$110,520
- Hartford, CT$116,290
- Philadelphia, PA$116,410
- Harrisburg, PA$98,670
- Baltimore, MD$109,400
- Boston, MA$107,580
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 York: questions
How much do radiation therapists make an hour in New York?
$69.26 an hour on average, and $65.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level radiation therapists salary in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $109,640 a year and the 25th percentile is $127,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the radiation therapists take-home pay in New York?
About $102,136 a year ($8,511 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $144,060. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do radiation therapists earn more in New York than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% more 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 York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (35620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.3%.
- 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 (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.92, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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