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Radiation Therapists Salary in South Dakota

Radiation Therapists in South Dakota make a median of $93,960 a year, or about $45.18 an hour. The range runs from $77K at the entry level to $98K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of South Dakota. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$94K
Median annual
$45.18/hr
Hourly rate
$77K
Entry level (10th %)
$98K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $94K get you in South Dakota?

Estimated monthly take-home$6,207/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,017/mo
Rent as % of take-home16.4% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$104,528/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$5,190/mo

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Annual earnings by percentile, South Dakota

Bar chart showing Radiation Therapists salary percentiles in South Dakota: 10th percentile $77,090, 25th percentile $81,060, median $93,960, 75th percentile $97,690, 90th percentile $97,690. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$77K25th$81KMedian$94K75th$98K90th$98K
Bar chart showing Radiation Therapists salary percentiles in South Dakota: 10th percentile $77,090, 25th percentile $81,060, median $93,960, 75th percentile $97,690, 90th percentile $97,690. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level radiation therapists (10th percentile) start around $77K. Mid-career wages sit at $94K. Top earners bring in $98K or more, a $21K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do radiation therapists make in South Dakota?

The median is $93,960 a year, that works out to about $45 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $77,090, and experienced radiation therapists can clear $97,690. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $94K enough to live in South Dakota?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,207/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,017/month, which eats 16.4% 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 Dakota?

South Dakota 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 $104,528 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.

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