Radiation Therapists pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $99,110 or more. The middle half of radiation therapists in Augusta earn between $80,440 and $98,110.
- $69K10th
- $80K25th
- $87KMedian
- $98K75th
- $99K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $86,890 | $7,241 | $41.77 |
| Median | $86,590 | $7,216 | $41.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,440 | $6,703 | $38.67 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $98,110 | $8,176 | $47.17 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Radiation Therapists pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Radiation therapists in Augusta earn 12% less than the Georgia average ($99,010) and 24% less than the U.S. average ($114,990). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $105,310.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $86,890 | $86,590 | $68,920 | $99,110 | 30 |
| Georgia | $99,010 | $94,460 | $80,670 | $128,910 | 470 |
| 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 Augusta
On the average salary of $86,890, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $66,370 a year, or $5,531 a month and $2,553 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $66,512 | $5,543 |
| Working in GA | $66,370 | $5,531 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for radiation therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $86,890 buys what about $94,545 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Radiation Therapists salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 3rd of 3 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($103,180).
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 Augusta: questions
How much do radiation therapists make an hour in Augusta?
$41.78 an hour on average, and $41.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level radiation therapists salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,440, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the radiation therapists take-home pay in Augusta?
About $66,370 a year ($5,531 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $86,890.
Do radiation therapists earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% 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 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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 1.37, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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