Radiation Therapists Salary in Mississippi
Radiation Therapists in Mississippi make a median of $81,160 a year, or about $39.02 an hour. The range runs from $64K at the entry level to $99K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Mississippi. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
So what does $81K get you in Mississippi?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Mississippi
Entry-level radiation therapists (10th percentile) start around $64K. Mid-career wages sit at $81K. Top earners bring in $99K or more, a $35K spread from bottom to top.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do radiation therapists make in Mississippi?
The median is $81,160 a year, that works out to about $39 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $64,410, and experienced radiation therapists can clear $99,050. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $81K enough to live in Mississippi?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,139/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,077/month, which eats 21% 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 Mississippi?
Mississippi 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 $91,294 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.