Radiation Therapists Salary
Radiation Therapists in Oregon make a median of $131,600 a year, or about $63.27 an hour. The range runs from $108K at the entry level to $160K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 102.44), that's roughly $128,465 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,555/month, or 20% of estimated take-home pay.
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So what does $132K get you in Oregon?
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What this looks like in Oregon
Oregon sits well above the national pay line for radiation therapists, local pay runs about 25% higher than the U.S. median of $105K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,555/month, 20.8% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 102.44) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Oregon offers a genuinely strong financial position for radiation therapistss at the median.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Oregon
Entry-level radiation therapists (10th percentile) start around $108K. Mid-career wages sit at $132K. Top earners bring in $160K or more, a $52K spread from bottom to top.
Radiation Therapists salary by metro in Oregon
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $129K | -2% | 130 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a radiation therapist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Oregon?
Yes — at the median salary of $132K, rent takes 20.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,555/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for radiation therapists in Oregon?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new radiation therapists typically earn — is $108K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $6,472/month. At HUD’s $1,555/month FMR, rent would take 24% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is radiation therapist a high-paying job in Oregon?
Local pay is 25% above the national median — $132K here vs. $105K nationally.
How does Oregon compare to the national average for radiation therapists?
Oregon pays $132K median vs. the U.S. average of $105K — that’s +25%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 102.44), the purchasing-power equivalent is $128K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do radiation therapists make in Oregon?
The median is $131,600 a year, that works out to about $63 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $107,870, and experienced radiation therapists can clear $159,500. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $132K enough to live in Oregon?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,472/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,555/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 Oregon?
Oregon has a Regional Price Parity of 102.44 (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 $128,465 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.