Radiation Therapists pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,490 a year or less, while the top 10% make $130,900 or more. The middle half of radiation therapists in Allentown earn between $97,960 and $126,550.
- $84K10th
- $98K25th
- $107KMedian
- $127K75th
- $131K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $110,520 | $9,210 | $53.13 |
| Median | $107,080 | $8,923 | $51.48 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $97,960 | $8,163 | $47.10 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $126,550 | $10,546 | $60.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Radiation Therapists pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Radiation therapists in Allentown earn 9% more than the Pennsylvania average ($101,110) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($114,990). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $105,310.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $110,520 | $107,080 | $84,490 | $130,900 | 30 |
| Pennsylvania | $101,110 | $100,540 | $77,390 | $122,690 | 560 |
| 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 Allentown
On the average salary of $110,520, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $83,188 a year, or $6,932 a month and $3,200 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in PA | $83,188 | $6,932 |
| Working in NJ | $81,731 | $6,811 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Allentown a good place for radiation therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Allentown area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.0), so the average $110,520 buys what about $110,555 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Allentown ($48,990). A typical home costs $363,989, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Radiation Therapists salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 2nd of 4 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($116,410).
- Philadelphia$116,410
- Allentown$110,520
- Harrisburg$98,670
- Pittsburgh$93,870
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 Allentown: questions
How much do radiation therapists make an hour in Allentown?
$53.14 an hour on average, and $51.48 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level radiation therapists salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,490 a year and the 25th percentile is $97,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the radiation therapists take-home pay in Allentown?
About $83,188 a year ($6,932 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $110,520. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do radiation therapists earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.74, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.74).
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