Radiation Therapists in Kentucky
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 Kentucky the median pay is $97,760 a year, 7% below the national median of $105,310.
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Who is hiring in Kentucky
What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold an associate degree.
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Radiation Therapists.
Licenses and training in Kentucky
Radiation Therapists pay in other states
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O*NET-SOC 29-1124.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Kentucky, annual.