Radiation Therapists pay range in Charlotte
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,810 a year or less, while the top 10% make $109,210 or more. The middle half of radiation therapists in Charlotte earn between $85,080 and $102,030.
- $84K10th
- $85K25th
- $99KMedian
- $102K75th
- $109K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $100,910 | $8,409 | $48.51 |
| Median | $99,250 | $8,271 | $47.72 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $85,080 | $7,090 | $40.90 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,030 | $8,502 | $49.05 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Radiation Therapists pay in Charlotte vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Radiation therapists in Charlotte earn about the same as the North Carolina average ($99,680) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($114,990). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $105,310.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $100,910 | $99,250 | $83,810 | $109,210 | 360 |
| North Carolina | $99,680 | $99,250 | $79,780 | $109,210 | 710 |
| 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 Charlotte
On the average salary of $100,910, a single filer in Charlotte takes home about $76,303 a year, or $6,359 a month and $2,935 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NC | $76,303 | $6,359 |
| Working in SC | $75,529 | $6,294 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charlotte a good place for radiation therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlotte area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $100,910 buys what about $103,659 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlotte ($49,990). A typical home costs $390,321, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Radiation Therapists salary in other North Carolina cities
Charlotte ranks 1st of 3 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Charlotte$100,910
- Winston-Salem$96,400
- Raleigh$94,700
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 Charlotte: questions
How much do radiation therapists make an hour in Charlotte?
$48.52 an hour on average, and $47.72 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level radiation therapists salary in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,810 a year and the 25th percentile is $85,080, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the radiation therapists take-home pay in Charlotte?
About $76,303 a year ($6,359 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $100,910.
Do radiation therapists earn more in Charlotte than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.3%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.42, this job is 2.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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