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Radiation Therapists in South Dakota

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 South Dakota the median pay is $97,470 a year, 7% below the national median of $105,310.

$97,470median pay in South Dakota, per year
$82,970–$135,500middle half earn
$105,310U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in South Dakota

24open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in South Dakota 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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O*NET-SOC 29-1124.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, South Dakota, annual.