Radiation Therapists pay range in Detroit
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,070 a year or less, while the top 10% make $115,530 or more. The middle half of radiation therapists in Detroit earn between $83,340 and $103,440.
- $82K10th
- $83K25th
- $101KMedian
- $103K75th
- $116K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $96,960 | $8,080 | $46.62 |
| Median | $100,530 | $8,378 | $48.33 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $83,340 | $6,945 | $40.07 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,440 | $8,620 | $49.73 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Radiation Therapists pay in Detroit vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Radiation therapists in Detroit earn about the same as the Michigan average ($95,400) and 16% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $96,960 | $100,530 | $82,070 | $115,530 | 190 |
| Michigan | $95,400 | $95,890 | $79,610 | $110,030 | 450 |
| 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 Detroit
On the average salary of $96,960, a single filer in Detroit takes home about $70,979 a year, or $5,915 a month and $2,730 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Is Detroit a good place for radiation therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Detroit area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $96,960 buys what about $96,672 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Detroit ($52,080). A typical home costs $269,080, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Radiation Therapists salary in other Michigan cities
Detroit ranks 1st of 3 Michigan metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Detroit$96,960
- Lansing$93,590
- Grand Rapids$89,710
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 Detroit: questions
How much do radiation therapists make an hour in Detroit?
$46.61 an hour on average, and $48.33 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level radiation therapists salary in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,070 a year and the 25th percentile is $83,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the radiation therapists take-home pay in Detroit?
About $70,979 a year ($5,915 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $96,960. Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Do radiation therapists earn more in Detroit than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (19820). 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 (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.89, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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