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SOC 29-1124·Healthcare Practitioners & TechnicalOpportunity job
Radiation Therapists
Median wage
$125,826
10-yr outlook
+27.9%by 2032
Openings / year
104
Workers in NY
1,140
How pay grows with experience
Radiation Therapists — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $96,588 |
| Median (typical) | $125,826 |
| Experienced | $151,839 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Radiation Therapists — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Long Island | $139,028 |
| Hudson Valley | $134,244 |
| New York City | $133,236 |
| Mohawk Valley | $120,023 |
| Central New York | $107,650 |
| North Country | $104,031 |
| Capital Region | $103,908 |
| Southern Tier | $101,523 |
| Finger Lakes | $97,958 |
| Western New York | $92,579 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
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