Radiation Therapists pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $131,250 or more. The middle half of radiation therapists in Boston earn between $84,110 and $125,890.
- $83K10th
- $84K25th
- $106KMedian
- $126K75th
- $131K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $107,580 | $8,965 | $51.72 |
| Median | $106,300 | $8,858 | $51.11 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $84,110 | $7,009 | $40.44 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $125,890 | $10,491 | $60.52 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Radiation Therapists pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Radiation therapists in Boston earn 4% less than the Massachusetts average ($112,170) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($114,990). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $105,310.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $107,580 | $106,300 | $83,160 | $131,250 | 260 |
| Massachusetts | $112,170 | $106,300 | $83,160 | $133,820 | 330 |
| 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 Boston
On the average salary of $107,580, a single filer in Boston takes home about $79,454 a year, or $6,621 a month and $3,056 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $84,513 | $7,043 |
| Working in MA | $79,454 | $6,621 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for radiation therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $107,580 buys what about $99,366 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 6.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Radiation Therapists salary in nearby metro areas
- Portland, ME$118,580
- Hartford, CT$116,290
- New York, NY$144,060
- Allentown, PA$110,520
- Philadelphia, PA$116,410
- Harrisburg, PA$98,670
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 Boston: questions
How much do radiation therapists make an hour in Boston?
$51.72 an hour on average, and $51.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level radiation therapists salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $84,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the radiation therapists take-home pay in Boston?
About $79,454 a year ($6,621 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $107,580. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do radiation therapists earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.87, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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