Radiation Therapists Salary
Radiation Therapists in Baton Rouge, LA make a median of $101,140 a year, or about $48.63 an hour. The range runs from $78K at the entry level to $112K for experienced workers.
So what does $101K get you in Baton Rouge?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Baton Rouge’s Regional Price Parity (90.8). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Baton Rouge
Radiation therapists pay in Baton Rouge tracks closely to the national median, $101K locally vs. $105K nationwide, a 4% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,204/month, 19.1% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 90.8 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for radiation therapists in metros near Baton Rouge, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $102K | , |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $106K | , |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $117K | , |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $105K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Baton Rouge, LA
Entry-level radiation therapists (10th percentile) start around $78K. Mid-career wages sit at $101K. Top earners bring in $112K or more, a $33K spread from bottom to top.
Radiation Therapists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Radiation Therapists salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $166K | +58% | 1,720 |
| Oregon | $132K | +25% | 160 |
| New York | $130K | +23% | 820 |
| New Jersey | $129K | +23% | 600 |
| Washington | $126K | +20% | 540 |
| Hawaii | $126K | +19% | N/A |
| Illinois | $125K | +18% | N/A |
| Connecticut | $116K | +10% | 110 |
| Kansas | $109K | +3% | 240 |
| Arizona | $109K | +3% | 410 |
| Colorado | $108K | +3% | 320 |
| Utah | $108K | +2% | 70 |
| Maryland | $107K | +2% | 250 |
| Massachusetts | $106K | +1% | 330 |
| New Hampshire | $106K | +1% | 60 |
| Texas | $106K | +0% | 1,000 |
| Montana | $105K | +0% | 50 |
| Virginia | $103K | -2% | 500 |
| Maine | $102K | -3% | 140 |
| Vermont | $101K | -4% | 50 |
| Florida | $101K | -4% | 1,280 |
| South Carolina | $101K | -4% | 200 |
| Pennsylvania | $101K | -5% | 560 |
| District of Columbia | $100K | -5% | 70 |
| New Mexico | $100K | -5% | 100 |
| Missouri | $100K | -5% | 420 |
| Idaho | $100K | -5% | 100 |
| North Carolina | $99K | -6% | 710 |
| Nebraska | $99K | -6% | 120 |
| Ohio | $99K | -6% | 690 |
| Oklahoma | $98K | -7% | 120 |
| Minnesota | $98K | -7% | 210 |
| Kentucky | $98K | -7% | 170 |
| South Dakota | $97K | -7% | N/A |
| Indiana | $97K | -8% | 360 |
| Michigan | $96K | -9% | 450 |
| Louisiana | $95K | -10% | 230 |
| Georgia | $94K | -10% | 470 |
| Wisconsin | $94K | -11% | 550 |
| Nevada | $93K | -12% | 110 |
| Mississippi | $88K | -16% | 70 |
| Alabama | $87K | -17% | 120 |
| Tennessee | $84K | -21% | 350 |
| Iowa | $82K | -23% | 120 |
| Arkansas | $79K | -25% | 80 |
| West Virginia | $72K | -32% | 120 |
Showing 1–10 of 46 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a radiation therapist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Baton Rouge?
Yes — at the median salary of $101K, rent takes 19.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,204/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for radiation therapists in Baton Rouge?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new radiation therapists typically earn — is $78K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,703/month. At HUD’s $1,204/month FMR, rent would take 26% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is radiation therapist a high-paying job in Baton Rouge?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $101K locally vs. $105K nationally, a 4% difference.
How does Baton Rouge compare to the national average for radiation therapists?
Baton Rouge pays $101K median vs. the U.S. average of $105K — that’s -4%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 90.8), the purchasing-power equivalent is $111K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do radiation therapists make in Baton Rouge, LA?
The median is $101,140 a year, that works out to about $49 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $78,390, and experienced radiation therapists can clear $111,750. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $101K enough to live in Baton Rouge?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,318/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,204/month, which eats 19.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a radiation therapists salary go in Baton Rouge?
Baton Rouge has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median radiation therapists salary is worth about $111,388 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do radiation therapists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.