Radiation therapists serve an essential role as assistants to oncologists, providing radiation to patients, monitoring treatment and keeping records. The range of salaries varies with the educational level of the therapist and the venue at which the therapist is employed.
Salary Range
Salaries for radiation therapists in the United States range from around $44,000 a year to $74,000.
Average Salary
According to the American Society of Radiation Therapists, the average salary of a radiation therapist working in the United States is $56,500 per year.
Education Level
Salaries for radiation therapists are dependent on education levels. One-year certificates in radiation therapy are issued by some institutions, and other radiation therapists hold bachelor's degrees from four-year institutions.
Job Sites
Where a radiation therapist works--at a hospital, clinic, university or other venue--directly impacts salary.
Experience
Radiation therapists with ten years' experience can generally expect to make almost double the salary of a novice in the field, depending on where the therapist works.
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