Radiation Therapists pay range in Grand Rapids
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,640 a year or less, while the top 10% make $101,600 or more. The middle half of radiation therapists in Grand Rapids earn between $80,440 and $100,720.
- $79K10th
- $80K25th
- $84KMedian
- $101K75th
- $102K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $89,710 | $7,476 | $43.13 |
| Median | $83,780 | $6,982 | $40.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,440 | $6,703 | $38.67 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,720 | $8,393 | $48.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Radiation Therapists pay in Grand Rapids vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Radiation therapists in Grand Rapids earn 6% less than the Michigan average ($95,400) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($114,990). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $105,310.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | $89,710 | $83,780 | $78,640 | $101,600 | 30 |
| 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 Grand Rapids
On the average salary of $89,710, a single filer in Grand Rapids takes home about $67,116 a year, or $5,593 a month and $2,581 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Is Grand Rapids a good place for radiation therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Rapids area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $89,710 buys what about $93,892 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Rapids ($47,570). A typical home costs $359,923, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Radiation Therapists salary in other Michigan cities
Grand Rapids ranks 3rd of 3 Michigan metro areas for this job; Detroit pays the most ($96,960).
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 Grand Rapids: questions
How much do radiation therapists make an hour in Grand Rapids?
$43.13 an hour on average, and $40.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level radiation therapists salary in Grand Rapids?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,640 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,440, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the radiation therapists take-home pay in Grand Rapids?
About $67,116 a year ($5,593 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $89,710. Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Do radiation therapists earn more in Grand Rapids than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% 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 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI (24340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.4%.
- 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 Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.48, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.48).
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