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Radiation Therapists in Minnesota

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 Minnesota the median pay is $98,000 a year, 7% below the national median of $105,310.

$98,000median pay in Minnesota, per year
$85,480–$105,540middle half earn
210employed in Minnesota
$105,310U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Minnesota

24open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Minnesota or remote
3employers hiring
15posted in the last 7 days
CA · WI · TNwhere most openings are

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 Minnesota

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