Radiation Therapists pay range in Baltimore
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $132,430 or more. The middle half of radiation therapists in Baltimore earn between $87,410 and $130,700.
- $79K10th
- $87K25th
- $110KMedian
- $131K75th
- $132K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $109,400 | $9,117 | $52.60 |
| Median | $110,050 | $9,171 | $52.91 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $87,410 | $7,284 | $42.02 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $130,700 | $10,892 | $62.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Radiation Therapists pay in Baltimore vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Radiation therapists in Baltimore earn about the same as the Maryland average ($107,270) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($114,990). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $105,310.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $109,400 | $110,050 | $79,210 | $132,430 | 110 |
| Maryland | $107,270 | $107,120 | $80,790 | $132,430 | 250 |
| 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 Baltimore
On the average salary of $109,400, a single filer in Baltimore takes home about $80,793 a year, or $6,733 a month and $3,107 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Baltimore a good place for radiation therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baltimore area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.5), so the average $109,400 buys what about $104,702 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Baltimore ($59,070). A typical home costs $405,877, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Radiation Therapists salary in other Maryland cities
Baltimore ranks 1st of 2 Maryland metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Baltimore$109,400
- Hagerstown$101,060
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 Baltimore: questions
How much do radiation therapists make an hour in Baltimore?
$52.60 an hour on average, and $52.91 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level radiation therapists salary in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $87,410, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the radiation therapists take-home pay in Baltimore?
About $80,793 a year ($6,733 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $109,400. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do radiation therapists earn more in Baltimore than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (12580). 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 (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.72, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.72).
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