Radiation Therapists pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $97,700 a year or less, while the top 10% make $173,950 or more. The middle half of radiation therapists in Portland earn between $108,260 and $142,620.
- $98K10th
- $108K25th
- $129KMedian
- $143K75th
- $174K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $140,070 | $11,672 | $67.34 |
| Median | $128,650 | $10,721 | $61.85 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $108,260 | $9,022 | $52.05 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $142,620 | $11,885 | $68.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Radiation Therapists pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Radiation therapists in Portland earn 6% more than the Oregon average ($132,500) and 22% more than the U.S. average ($114,990). At the median the gap is +22% against the U.S. median of $105,310.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $140,070 | $128,650 | $97,700 | $173,950 | 130 |
| Oregon | $132,500 | $131,600 | $107,870 | $159,500 | 160 |
| 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 Portland
On the average salary of $140,070, a single filer in Portland takes home about $95,333 a year, or $7,944 a month and $3,667 every two weeks. Taxes take 32% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $107,004 | $8,917 |
| Working in OR | $95,333 | $7,944 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for radiation therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $140,070 buys what about $132,867 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Radiation Therapists salary in nearby metro areas
- Seattle, WA$155,540
- Boise, ID$96,510
- Sacramento, CA$187,220
- San Francisco, CA$197,410
- San Jose, CA$197,360
- Las Vegas, NV$93,270
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 Portland: questions
How much do radiation therapists make an hour in Portland?
$67.34 an hour on average, and $61.85 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level radiation therapists salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $97,700 a year and the 25th percentile is $108,260, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the radiation therapists take-home pay in Portland?
About $95,333 a year ($7,944 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $140,070. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do radiation therapists earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% more 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- 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). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.96, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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