Radiation Therapists pay range in Raleigh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,940 a year or less, while the top 10% make $122,380 or more. The middle half of radiation therapists in Raleigh earn between $79,780 and $116,820.
- $76K10th
- $80K25th
- $94KMedian
- $117K75th
- $122K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $94,700 | $7,892 | $45.53 |
| Median | $94,190 | $7,849 | $45.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,780 | $6,648 | $38.36 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $116,820 | $9,735 | $56.16 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Radiation Therapists pay in Raleigh vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Radiation therapists in Raleigh earn 5% less than the North Carolina average ($99,680) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($114,990). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $105,310.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $94,700 | $94,190 | $75,940 | $122,380 | n/a |
| North Carolina | $99,680 | $99,250 | $79,780 | $109,210 | 710 |
| 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 Raleigh
On the average salary of $94,700, a single filer in Raleigh takes home about $72,182 a year, or $6,015 a month and $2,776 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Raleigh a good place for radiation therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Raleigh area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $94,700 buys what about $96,478 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Raleigh ($51,990). A typical home costs $438,364, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Radiation Therapists salary in other North Carolina cities
Raleigh ranks 3rd of 3 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Charlotte pays the most ($100,910).
- Charlotte$100,910
- Winston-Salem$96,400
- Raleigh$94,700
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 Raleigh: questions
How much do radiation therapists make an hour in Raleigh?
$45.53 an hour on average, and $45.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level radiation therapists salary in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $75,940 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,780, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the radiation therapists take-home pay in Raleigh?
About $72,182 a year ($6,015 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $94,700.
Do radiation therapists earn more in Raleigh than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC (39580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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).
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