Radiation Therapists Salary
Radiation Therapists in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL make a median of $98,890 a year, or about $47.55 an hour. The range runs from $81K at the entry level to $120K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 101.42), that's roughly $97,505 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,972/month, or 29.8% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $99K get you in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford’s Regional Price Parity (101.42). 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 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford
Radiation therapists pay in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford tracks closely to the national median, $99K locally vs. $105K nationwide, a 6% difference. Rent runs $1,972/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 30.4% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 101.42) 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 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island | $103K | $100K |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $92K | $81K |
| Jacksonville | $96K | $97K |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $100K | $99K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
Entry-level radiation therapists (10th percentile) start around $81K. Mid-career wages sit at $99K. Top earners bring in $120K or more, a $40K 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 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $99K, rent takes 30.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,972/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,900/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for radiation therapists in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new radiation therapists typically earn — is $81K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,844/month. At HUD’s $1,972/month FMR, rent would take 41% 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 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $99K locally vs. $105K nationally, a 6% difference.
How does Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford compare to the national average for radiation therapists?
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford pays $99K median vs. the U.S. average of $105K — that’s -6%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 101.42), the purchasing-power equivalent is $98K — below the national median.
How much do radiation therapists make in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL?
The median is $98,890 a year, that works out to about $48 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $80,740, and experienced radiation therapists can clear $120,240. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $99K enough to live in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,496/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,972/month, which eats 30.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a radiation therapists salary go in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford?
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford has a Regional Price Parity of 101.42 (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 $97,505 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.