Radiation Therapists Salary in South Carolina
Radiation Therapists in South Carolina make a median of $97,350 a year, or about $46.8 an hour. The range runs from $73K at the entry level to $117K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across South Carolina. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $97K get you in South Carolina?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, South Carolina
Entry-level radiation therapists (10th percentile) start around $73K. Mid-career wages sit at $97K. Top earners bring in $117K or more, a $44K spread from bottom to top.
Radiation Therapists salary by metro in South Carolina
2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $101K | +4% | 40 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $79K | -19% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do radiation therapists make in South Carolina?
The median is $97,350 a year, that works out to about $47 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $72,790, and experienced radiation therapists can clear $117,170. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $97K enough to live in South Carolina?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,022/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,263/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 South Carolina?
South Carolina 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 $104,486 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.