Radiation Therapists Salary in Missouri

Radiation therapists in Missouri earn the most in Kansas City (average $113,760 a year) and the least in Columbia ($87,630), across the 3 Missouri metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the radiation therapists average at $99,520 and the median at $99,890 for 420 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $114,990.

Radiation Therapists average salary by city in Missouri

Kansas City$113,760
St. Louis$104,110
Columbia$87,630

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Kansas City	$113,760	$117,280	$97,510	$83,313	93
St. Louis	$104,110	$105,310	$83,680	$77,074	95
Columbia	$87,630	$84,980	$70,340	$67,296	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Kansas City's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Radiation Therapists salary in other states

Radiation Therapists salary by city and state

More about pay in Missouri

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.
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.

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