Radiation Therapists pay range in Baton Rouge
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $111,750 or more. The middle half of radiation therapists in Baton Rouge earn between $100,110 and $104,910.
- $78K10th
- $100K25th
- $101KMedian
- $105K75th
- $112K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $101,810 | $8,484 | $48.95 |
| Median | $101,140 | $8,428 | $48.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $100,110 | $8,342 | $48.13 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $104,910 | $8,742 | $50.44 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Radiation Therapists pay in Baton Rouge vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Radiation therapists in Baton Rouge earn 6% more than the Louisiana average ($95,730) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($114,990). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $105,310.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $101,810 | $101,140 | $78,390 | $111,750 | 40 |
| Louisiana | $95,730 | $94,710 | $76,350 | $107,430 | 230 |
| 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 Baton Rouge
On the average salary of $101,810, a single filer in Baton Rouge takes home about $77,785 a year, or $6,482 a month and $2,992 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 Baton Rouge a good place for radiation therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baton Rouge area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $101,810 buys what about $112,150 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Baton Rouge ($48,710). A typical home costs $248,176, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Radiation Therapists salary in other Louisiana cities
Baton Rouge ranks 1st of 2 Louisiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Baton Rouge$101,810
- New Orleans$98,930
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 Baton Rouge: questions
How much do radiation therapists make an hour in Baton Rouge?
$48.95 an hour on average, and $48.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level radiation therapists salary in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $100,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the radiation therapists take-home pay in Baton Rouge?
About $77,785 a year ($6,482 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $101,810.
Do radiation therapists earn more in Baton Rouge than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Baton Rouge, LA (12940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- 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 0.96, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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