Radiation Therapists
Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 180 | $70,550 | $33.92 | |
| Arizona | 230 | $93,370 | $44.89 | |
| Arkansas | $82,490 | $39.66 | ||
| California | 950 | $138,400 | $66.54 | |
| Colorado | 290 | $94,640 | $45.50 | |
| Connecticut | 310 | $102,440 | $49.25 | |
| District of Columbia | 80 | $94,070 | $45.23 | |
| Florida | 820 | $82,540 | $39.69 | |
| Georgia | 350 | $83,480 | $40.14 | |
| Idaho | 80 | $93,830 | $45.11 | |
| Illinois | 580 | $85,720 | $41.21 | |
| Indiana | 330 | $80,060 | $38.49 | |
| Iowa | 140 | $76,250 | $36.66 | |
| Kansas | 210 | $85,700 | $41.20 | |
| Kentucky | 210 | $84,510 | $40.63 | |
| Louisiana | 110 | $77,200 | $37.12 | |
| Maine | 60 | $83,380 | $40.09 | |
| Maryland | 320 | $84,710 | $40.73 | |
| Massachusetts | 380 | $98,760 | $47.48 | |
| Michigan | 430 | $77,120 | $37.08 | |
| Minnesota | 180 | $82,880 | $39.85 | |
| Mississippi | 180 | $86,280 | $41.48 | |
| Missouri | 500 | $79,720 | $38.33 | |
| Montana | 70 | $99,980 | $48.07 | |
| Nebraska | 40 | $106,930 | $51.41 | |
| New Hampshire | 80 | $94,460 | $45.41 | |
| New Jersey | 550 | $104,990 | $50.48 | |
| New Mexico | 60 | $87,070 | $41.86 | |
| New York | 1,110 | $126,460 | $60.80 | |
| North Carolina | 500 | $80,280 | $38.59 | |
| Ohio | 350 | $83,720 | $40.25 | |
| Oklahoma | 190 | $123,590 | $59.42 | |
| Oregon | 230 | $109,930 | $52.85 | |
| Pennsylvania | 850 | $87,040 | $41.84 | |
| Rhode Island | 270 | $93,720 | $45.06 | |
| South Carolina | 330 | $88,560 | $42.58 | |
| South Dakota | 50 | $79,370 | $38.16 | |
| Tennessee | 430 | $74,830 | $35.98 | |
| Texas | 1,840 | $93,640 | $45.02 | |
| Utah | 100 | $95,160 | $45.75 | |
| Vermont | 40 | $92,040 | $44.25 | |
| Virginia | 520 | $90,860 | $43.68 | |
| Washington | 260 | $112,520 | $54.10 | |
| West Virginia | 80 | $76,240 | $36.65 | |
| Wisconsin | 880 | $76,440 | $36.75 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to administer prescribed courses of radiation treatment, manage patients undergoing radiation therapy, and maintain pertinent records. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, oncologic pathology, radiation biology, radiation oncology procedures and techniques, radiation dosimetry, tumor localization, treatment planning, patient communication and management, data collection, record-keeping, and applicable standards and regulations.
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
Certificate
Mohave Community College
Kingman, AZ
Associate Degree
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR
Bachelor's Degree
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
Certificate
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Baccalaureate Certification
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR
Bachelor's Degree
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$94,000 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Associate's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as radiation therapists.
- Less than high school 0%
- High school graduate 1%
- College dropout 8%
- Associate’s degree 35%
- Bachelor’s degree 45%
- Master’s degree 8%
- Doctorate degree 3%
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