Employment

A radiation therapist may work in a hospital or university-based department, a free-standing oncology clinic, research companies, or even a sales based business. The salary range varies not only with skill level but also with job duties. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a full-time radiation therapist is over $118,000 in the state of Oregon.

Employment for radiation therapists is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations in the coming years. Job availability exists nationally, both in urban and rural areas.