Radiation Therapists Salary
Radiation Therapists in Naples-Marco Island, FL make a median of $102,730 a year, or about $49.39 an hour. The range runs from $103K at the entry level to $115K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 103.2), that's roughly $99,545 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,986/month, or 28.9% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $103K get you in Naples-Marco Island?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Naples-Marco Island’s Regional Price Parity (103.2). 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 Naples-Marco Island
Radiation therapists pay in Naples-Marco Island tracks closely to the national median, $103K locally vs. $105K nationwide, a 2% difference. Rent runs $1,986/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 29.5% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 103.2) 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.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for radiation therapists in metros near Naples-Marco Island, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $92K | $81K |
| Jacksonville | $96K | $97K |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $100K | $99K |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $99K | $98K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Naples-Marco Island, FL
Entry-level radiation therapists (10th percentile) start around $103K. Mid-career wages sit at $103K. Top earners bring in $115K or more, a $13K 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 with published data
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 Naples-Marco Island?
Yes — at the median salary of $103K, rent takes 29.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,986/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for radiation therapists in Naples-Marco Island?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new radiation therapists typically earn — is $103K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $6,164/month. At HUD’s $1,986/month FMR, rent would take 32% 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 Naples-Marco Island?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $103K locally vs. $105K nationally, a 2% difference.
How does Naples-Marco Island compare to the national average for radiation therapists?
Naples-Marco Island pays $103K median vs. the U.S. average of $105K — that’s -2%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 103.2), the purchasing-power equivalent is $100K — below the national median.
How much do radiation therapists make in Naples-Marco Island, FL?
The median is $102,730 a year, that works out to about $49 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $102,730, and experienced radiation therapists can clear $115,450. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $103K enough to live in Naples-Marco Island?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,721/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,986/month, which eats 29.5% 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 Naples-Marco Island?
Naples-Marco Island has a Regional Price Parity of 103.2 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median radiation therapists salary is worth about $99,545 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.