Radiation Therapists Salary
Radiation Therapists in Lansing-East Lansing, MI make a median of $98,230 a year, or about $47.23 an hour. The range runs from $80K at the entry level to $111K for experienced workers.
So what does $98K get you in Lansing-East Lansing?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Lansing-East Lansing’s Regional Price Parity (95). 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 Lansing-East Lansing
Radiation therapists pay in Lansing-East Lansing tracks closely to the national median, $98K locally vs. $105K nationwide, a 7% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,268/month, 20.8% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 95 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 5% 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 Lansing-East Lansing, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $101K | , |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $84K | , |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $79K | , |
| Columbus | $101K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Lansing-East Lansing, MI
Entry-level radiation therapists (10th percentile) start around $80K. Mid-career wages sit at $98K. Top earners bring in $111K or more, a $31K 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 Lansing-East Lansing?
Yes — at the median salary of $98K, rent takes 20.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,268/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for radiation therapists in Lansing-East Lansing?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new radiation therapists typically earn — is $80K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,792/month. At HUD’s $1,268/month FMR, rent would take 26% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is radiation therapist a high-paying job in Lansing-East Lansing?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $98K locally vs. $105K nationally, a 7% difference.
How does Lansing-East Lansing compare to the national average for radiation therapists?
Lansing-East Lansing pays $98K median vs. the U.S. average of $105K — that’s -7%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 95), the purchasing-power equivalent is $103K — below the national median.
How much do radiation therapists make in Lansing-East Lansing, MI?
The median is $98,230 a year, that works out to about $47 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $79,860, and experienced radiation therapists can clear $110,730. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $98K enough to live in Lansing-East Lansing?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,110/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,268/month, which eats 20.8% 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 Lansing-East Lansing?
Lansing-East Lansing 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 $103,400 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.