Radiation Therapists pay range in Charleston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,020 a year or less, while the top 10% make $117,290 or more. The middle half of radiation therapists in Charleston earn between $97,830 and $104,550.
- $84K10th
- $98K25th
- $98KMedian
- $105K75th
- $117K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $99,660 | $8,305 | $47.91 |
| Median | $98,370 | $8,198 | $47.29 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $97,830 | $8,152 | $47.03 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $104,550 | $8,712 | $50.26 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Radiation Therapists pay in Charleston vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Radiation therapists in Charleston earn about the same as the South Carolina average ($100,690) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($114,990). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $105,310.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $99,660 | $98,370 | $84,020 | $117,290 | 40 |
| South Carolina | $100,690 | $100,790 | $75,510 | $119,890 | 200 |
| 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 Charleston
On the average salary of $99,660, a single filer in Charleston takes home about $74,715 a year, or $6,226 a month and $2,874 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charleston a good place for radiation therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charleston area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.0), so the average $99,660 buys what about $98,710 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Charleston ($49,150). A typical home costs $435,877, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Radiation Therapists salary in nearby metro areas
- Savannah, GA$90,940
- Augusta, GA$86,890
- Charlotte, NC$100,910
- Raleigh, NC$94,700
- Winston-Salem, NC$96,400
- Jacksonville, FL$99,510
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 Charleston: questions
How much do radiation therapists make an hour in Charleston?
$47.91 an hour on average, and $47.30 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level radiation therapists salary in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,020 a year and the 25th percentile is $97,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the radiation therapists take-home pay in Charleston?
About $74,715 a year ($6,226 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $99,660.
Do radiation therapists earn more in Charleston than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 Charleston-North Charleston, SC (16700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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 0.86, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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