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Radiation Therapists in Georgia

Radiation therapists deliver cancer treatment to patients using radiation equipment, following treatment plans created by radiation oncologists. They work in hospitals, cancer treatment centers, and specialized medical facilities, positioning patients and operating machines that target tumors with precise doses of radiation while monitoring patients for safety and side effects. In Georgia the median pay is $94,460 a year, 10% below the national median of $105,310.

$94,460median pay in Georgia, per year
$84,400–$105,730middle half earn
470employed in Georgia
$105,310U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Georgia

24open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Georgia or remote
3employers hiring
15posted in the last 7 days
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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold an associate degree.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessOperations MonitoringSpeakingMonitoringCoordination

Knowledge areas

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Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Radiation Therapists.

Licenses and training in Georgia

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O*NET-SOC 29-1124.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Georgia, annual.