Average Salary
The average annual salary for radiation therapist techs as of May 2008 was around $72,910.
Work Experience
The amount of work experience you are required to have to enter into this field is less than one year, and with that, you are able to make an average hourly rate between $19.27 and $27.22, which is between $40,081 and $56,617 annually (working 40 hour work weeks). Then those that work as a radiation therapist tech that have 20 years of experience reported making an hourly salary between $31.39 and $41.31, which is $65,291 and $85,924 annually.
Certification
To work as a radiation therapist technician, you will have to obtain a certification though the AART, or American Association of Radiologic Technicians. Those that acquire this have the highest annual salaries between $55,120 and $77,396, which is about $26.50 and $37.21 hourly.
Geography
The radiation therapist techs that work in New Jersey had the highest annual salaries at $92,260. The states that employ the highest salaries in radiation therapist technology include Oregon, Washington, California and Montana.
Benefits
To go with the great wages this field offers, there are also excellent benefits. Many that work in this industry frequently have benefit packages that contribute to their overall compensation packages. Some have reported having 1.9 to3.4 weeks worth of paid vacation, sick leave and paid holidays, along with 401K retirement plans. Disability insurance and life insurance were also reported.
