Radiation Therapists vs. Registered Nurses: Who Earns More?
Radiation Therapistss out-earn Registered Nursess by $8K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Radiation Therapistss land at $105,310 and Registered Nursess at $97,550. The education gap is real: radiation therapist programs typically require bachelor's degree, while registered nurse programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Radiation Therapistss is California ($166,450); for Registered Nursess it's California ($140,270).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Radiation Therapists median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Radiation Therapistss or Registered Nursess?
Radiation Therapistss earn more nationally. The median is $105,310 for Radiation Therapistss versus $97,550 for Registered Nursess, a difference of $8K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Radiation Therapists or Registered Nurses?
BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.
Which requires more education, Radiation Therapists or Registered Nurses?
Radiation Therapists typically requires bachelor's degree. Registered Nurses requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Radiation Therapistss get paid the most?
California is the top-paying state for Radiation Therapistss at $166,450/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Radiation Therapists vs. Registered Nurses pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In California, Radiation Therapistss earn $166,450 vs. $140,270 for Registered Nursess. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.