Radiation Therapists Salary
Radiation Therapists in Florida make a median of $100,920 a year, or about $48.52 an hour. The range runs from $81K at the entry level to $121K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 98.58), that's roughly $102,374 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,658/month, or 24.5% of estimated take-home pay.
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So what does $101K get you in Florida?
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What this looks like in Florida
Radiation therapists pay in Florida tracks closely to the national median, $101K locally vs. $105K nationwide, a 4% difference. Rent runs $1,658/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 25.1% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 98.58) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Pay and costs are both near average, leaving limited margin for savings at the median wage.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level radiation therapists (10th percentile) start around $81K. Mid-career wages sit at $101K. Top earners bring in $121K or more, a $40K spread from bottom to top.
Radiation Therapists salary by metro in Florida
6 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island | $103K | +2% | N/A |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $100K | -0% | 30 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $100K | -1% | 150 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $99K | -2% | 110 |
| Jacksonville | $96K | -5% | 170 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $92K | -9% | 310 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a radiation therapist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Florida?
Yes — at the median salary of $101K, rent takes 25.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,658/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for radiation therapists in Florida?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new radiation therapists typically earn — is $81K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,855/month. At HUD’s $1,658/month FMR, rent would take 34% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is radiation therapist a high-paying job in Florida?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $101K locally vs. $105K nationally, a 4% difference.
How does Florida compare to the national average for radiation therapists?
Florida pays $101K median vs. the U.S. average of $105K — that’s -4%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 98.58), the purchasing-power equivalent is $102K — below the national median.
How much do radiation therapists make in Florida?
The median is $100,920 a year, that works out to about $49 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $80,910, and experienced radiation therapists can clear $120,770. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $101K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,615/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 25.1% 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 Florida?
Florida has a Regional Price Parity of 98.58 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median radiation therapists salary is worth about $102,374 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.