Career Paths From Radiation Therapists

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Diagnostic Medical SonographersLateral Move95% skill match
Radiation Therapists and Diagnostic Medical Sonographers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Diagnostic Medical Sonographers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 8% lower.
Current median salary
$105,310
Target median salary
$96,590
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Respiratory TherapistsLateral Move93.2% skill match
Radiation Therapists and Respiratory Therapists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Respiratory Therapists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 22% lower.
Current median salary
$105,310
Target median salary
$82,280
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Nuclear Medicine TechnologistsLateral Move92.8% skill match
Radiation Therapists and Nuclear Medicine Technologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Nuclear Medicine Technologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 4% lower.
Current median salary
$105,310
Target median salary
$101,370
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansLateral Move90.1% skill match
Radiation Therapists and Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 29% lower.
Current median salary
$105,310
Target median salary
$74,310
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Nuclear TechniciansCareer Change93.2% skill match
Radiation Therapists and Nuclear Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Nuclear Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 5% higher.
Current median salary
$105,310
Target median salary
$110,240
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Chemical TechniciansCareer Change92% skill match
Radiation Therapists and Chemical Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Chemical Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 43% lower.
Current median salary
$105,310
Target median salary
$60,390
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Prepress Technicians and WorkersCareer Change93.3% skill match
Radiation Therapists and Prepress Technicians and Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Prepress Technicians and Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 54% lower.
Current median salary
$105,310
Target median salary
$48,690
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersCareer Change91.4% skill match
Radiation Therapists and Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 45% lower.
Current median salary
$105,310
Target median salary
$58,040
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Ophthalmic Laboratory TechniciansCareer Change89.4% skill match
Radiation Therapists and Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 63% lower.
Current median salary
$105,310
Target median salary
$39,460
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Food BatchmakersCareer Change89.1% skill match
Radiation Therapists and Food Batchmakers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Food Batchmakers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 60% lower.
Current median salary
$105,310
Target median salary
$42,290
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and TendersCareer Change89.5% skill match
Radiation Therapists and Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 59% lower.
Current median salary
$105,310
Target median salary
$43,530
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Dental Laboratory TechniciansCareer Change89.1% skill match
Radiation Therapists and Dental Laboratory Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Dental Laboratory Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 53% lower.
Current median salary
$105,310
Target median salary
$49,610
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Radiologic Technologists and TechniciansLateral Move0% skill match
Radiation Therapists and Radiologic Technologists and Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Radiologic Technologists and Technicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 24% lower.
Current median salary
$105,310
Target median salary
$80,110
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Layout Workers, Metal and PlasticCareer Change89.3% skill match
Radiation Therapists and Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 39% lower.
Current median salary
$105,310
Target median salary
$63,870
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Furniture FinishersCareer Change92.2% skill match
Radiation Therapists and Furniture Finishers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Furniture Finishers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 58% lower.
Current median salary
$105,310
Target median salary
$44,540
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.