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Radiation Therapists
Job Numbers and Growth
Across the US there are 15,000 radiation therapists. This occupation has an unemployment level that is very low.
Part-Time Work and Self-Employment
Employees may end up working less than full time; 10% of those in the career did so in 2008.
Training and Education
Finding jobs is easier for radiation therapists with an associate degree. Recent government surveys (2008) show that 42% of workers have received at least a 4 year degree. Employees who attended college, but do not have a degree make up 55% of the total. Recommended schools are shown in the column to the right; request information from them to help you decide which, if any, could help you with this career.
Area Job Conditions
The fewest jobs (per capita) are found in Dallas (Texas), Kansas City (Missouri), and Minneapolis (Minnesota), and the most jobs are found in Billings (Montana), Gainesville (Florida), and Springfield (Illinois).
The earnings potential (not adjusted for cost of living) is highest in Billings (Montana), Camden (New Jersey), and San Jose (California). However, the potential is lowest in Oklahoma City (Oklahoma), Baton Rouge (Louisiana), and Boise (Idaho).
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Radiation Therapists: Job and Salary Data by Metropolitan Area
The table below shows data for Radiation Therapists, as of 2008. The Popularity in Area number tells you how common jobs for Radiation Therapists are in the area, compared to other US metro areas. A value of 1.0 means an average number of people in the position for area population. Lower numbers mean fewer of these positions in the metro area. The most popular areas for Radiation Therapists are starred 
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| State | Area | Positions | Typical Pay | Popularity in Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Birmingham | 50 | $68,150 | 1.3 |
| Alabama | Montgomery | 30 | 2.5 | |
| California | Oakland | 160 | $86,830 | 2.1 |
| California | Riverside | 160 | $77,200 | 1.7 |
| California | San Diego | 220 | $78,260 | 2.2 |
| California | San Jose | 90 | $94,090 | 1.3 |
| California | Santa Ana | 140 | $88,650 | 1.2 |
| Colorado | Denver | 140 | $76,230 | 1.5 |
| Connecticut | Hartford | 50 | $81,830 | 1.2 |
| Connecticut | New Haven | 30 | $81,090 | 1.5 |
| District of Columbia | Washington | 240 | $70,940 | 1.4 |
| Florida | Gainesville | 50 | $72,810 | 6.4 |
| Florida | Jacksonville | 60 | $73,070 | 1.4 |
| Florida | Lakeland | 30 | $73,360 | 2.2 |
| Florida | Miami | 90 | $75,630 | 1.2 |
| Florida | Orlando | 70 | $71,170 | 0.9 |
| Florida | Tampa | 180 | $70,320 | 2 |
| Florida | West Palm Beach | 50 | $74,290 | 1.3 |
| Georgia | Atlanta | 170 | $69,110 | 1 |
| Idaho | Boise | 100 | $55,680 | 5.2 |
| Illinois | Chicago | 480 | $71,950 | 1.7 |
| Illinois | Springfield | 40 | 5.7 | |
| Indiana | Fort Wayne | 60 | $69,670 | 4 |
| Indiana | Indianapolis | 130 | $73,720 | 2 |
| Louisiana | Baton Rouge | 90 | $61,200 | 3.4 |
| Louisiana | New Orleans | 30 | $65,440 | 0.8 |
| Maryland | Baltimore | 160 | $69,540 | 1.7 |
| Massachusetts | Boston | 240 | $76,940 | 1.9 |
| Michigan | Ann Arbor | 30 | 2.6 | |
| Michigan | Detroit | 120 | $69,280 | 2.3 |
| Michigan | Warren | 130 | $68,680 | 1.5 |
| Minnesota | Minneapolis | 50 | $73,100 | 0.4 |
| Mississippi | Jackson | 80 | $56,930 | 4.4 |
| Missouri | Kansas City | 50 | $70,120 | 0.7 |
| Missouri | St Louis | 170 | $68,890 | 1.7 |
| Montana | Billings | 40 | $94,310 | 7.4 |
| Nebraska | Omaha | 110 | $66,110 | 3.3 |
| New Jersey | Camden | 40 | $96,310 | 1 |
| New Jersey | Edison | 120 | $92,330 | 1.6 |
| New Jersey | Newark | 110 | $91,390 | 1.5 |
| New York | Albany | 40 | $79,180 | 1.3 |
| New York | Nassau | 120 | $86,980 | 1.3 |
| New York | New York | 560 | $89,790 | 1.5 |
| New York | Rochester | 60 | $63,270 | 1.6 |
| New York | Syracuse | 80 | $64,790 | 3.6 |
| North Carolina | Charlotte | 50 | $65,690 | 0.8 |
| North Carolina | Raleigh | 90 | $61,930 | 2.4 |
| Ohio | Cincinnati | 80 | $67,250 | 1 |
| Ohio | Cleveland | 130 | $65,980 | 1.7 |
| Ohio | Columbus | 70 | $70,910 | 1 |
| Ohio | Toledo | 30 | $68,620 | 1.3 |
| Oklahoma | Oklahoma City | 180 | $55,850 | 4.4 |
| Oklahoma | Tulsa | 80 | $62,260 | 2.5 |
| Oregon | Portland | 120 | $83,140 | 1.6 |
| Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | 410 | 3 | |
| Pennsylvania | Pittsburgh | 120 | $63,050 | 1.4 |
| South Carolina | Greenville | 80 | $74,970 | 3.7 |
| Tennessee | Chattanooga | 50 | $61,710 | 3 |
| Tennessee | Knoxville | 50 | $106,070 | 2.1 |
| Tennessee | Memphis | 60 | $67,580 | 1.3 |
| Tennessee | Nashville | 80 | $94,140 | 1.4 |
| Texas | Dallas | 110 | $80,140 | 0.7 |
| Texas | Houston | 260 | $79,330 | 1.4 |
| Utah | Salt Lake City | 40 | $75,510 | 0.9 |
| Virginia | Richmond | 100 | $74,490 | 2.3 |
| Virginia | Virginia Beach | 120 | $72,220 | 2.2 |
| Washington | Seattle | 180 | $90,740 | 1.7 |
| Wisconsin | Madison | 70 | $74,940 | 2.9 |
| Wisconsin | Milwaukee | 110 | $77,220 | 1.8 |
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