Radiation Therapists pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $111,340 or more. The middle half of radiation therapists in Pittsburgh earn between $79,440 and $102,450.
- $77K10th
- $79K25th
- $84KMedian
- $102K75th
- $111K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $93,870 | $7,822 | $45.13 |
| Median | $84,020 | $7,002 | $40.39 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,440 | $6,620 | $38.19 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,450 | $8,538 | $49.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Radiation Therapists pay in Pittsburgh vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Radiation therapists in Pittsburgh earn 7% less than the Pennsylvania average ($101,110) and 18% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $93,870 | $84,020 | $77,180 | $111,340 | 140 |
| 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 Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $93,870, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $71,986 a year, or $5,999 a month and $2,769 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross 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.
Is Pittsburgh a good place for radiation therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsburgh area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $93,870 buys what about $99,154 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Radiation Therapists salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Pittsburgh ranks 4th 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 Pittsburgh: questions
How much do radiation therapists make an hour in Pittsburgh?
$45.13 an hour on average, and $40.40 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level radiation therapists salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,440, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the radiation therapists take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $71,986 a year ($5,999 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $93,870. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do radiation therapists earn more in Pittsburgh than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% 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 Pittsburgh, PA (38300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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 1.16, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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