Prevailing Wage for Radiation Therapists
Prevailing wage for Radiation Therapists is set by the DOL using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data, covering roles from staff therapist to senior Dosimetrist. Whether your offer letter names you a Radiation Therapy Technologist or a Registered Radiation Therapist, the same SOC 29-1124 floor applies. DOL sets four experience levels, and the floor shifts significantly by city.
See all jobs for Radiation TherapistsLook up your work address
Level 1 covers entry-level therapists in their first one to two years of practice, typically new graduates with an associate or bachelor's degree who work under close supervision on routine treatment delivery with limited independent judgment.
Level 2 applies to qualified therapists with two or more years of experience who handle standard treatment protocols with moderate independence. Most H-1B and green card LCA filings for Radiation Therapists are submitted at this level.
Level 3 covers experienced therapists who manage complex treatment setups, assist with dosimetry procedures, or serve as a senior resource for clinical staff. Roles involving tumor localization or advanced immobilization techniques typically fall here.
Level 4 applies to fully competent senior or lead therapists who set department standards, mentor staff, and exercise independent clinical judgment across the full scope of radiation therapy practice, including quality assurance oversight.
Prevailing Wage for Radiation Therapists by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
Top 10 cities · Level 1
See all jobs for Radiation Therapists
See which U.S. employers are actively hiring for Radiation Therapists and sponsoring H-1B, OPT, and green card visas at or above the prevailing wage.
Search visa-sponsored jobsPrevailing Wage Guide for Radiation Therapists
Confirm your title maps to SOC 29-1124
Employers sometimes file LCAs under a broader clinical or imaging SOC code for roles that include radiation therapy duties. If your offer title is Dosimetrist or CT Simulation Therapist, verify the petition cites SOC 29-1124 to ensure the correct prevailing wage floor applies.
Watch for California metro wage gaps
San Jose and San Francisco carry prevailing wage floors for Radiation Therapists that far exceed the national median. If your worksite is in California, the LCA must cite the specific metro, not a statewide figure, which can meaningfully raise the wage floor employers must meet.
Check whether signing bonuses count toward the floor
DOL requires the prevailing wage be paid as a regular recurring wage. One-time signing bonuses and relocation stipends do not count toward meeting the floor for Radiation Therapists, so confirm your base salary alone clears the certified LCA wage level.
Use Migrate Mate to find active sponsoring employers
Hospital systems and outpatient oncology centers vary widely in H-1B filing history for Radiation Therapists. Migrate Mate shows which employers have sponsored this role before, so you can focus on organizations with a documented pattern of petitions rather than testing unfamiliar employers.
Jobs for Radiation Therapists are hiring across the US. Find yours.
Find Jobs for Radiation TherapistsPrevailing Wage by Reported Job Title
DOL classifies these titles under SOC 29-1124.00 alongside Radiation Therapists, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Computed Tomography Simulation Therapist (CT Simulation Therapist) Prevailing Wage
Computed Tomography Simulation Therapist (CT Simulation Therapist) Prevailing Wage
Computed Tomography Simulation Therapist (CT Simulation Therapist) positions fall under SOC 29-1124.00 (Radiation Therapists). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Dosimetrist Prevailing Wage
Dosimetrist Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Dosimetrist for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 29-1124.00 (Radiation Therapists). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Radiation Therapist (RT) Prevailing Wage
Radiation Therapist (RT) Prevailing Wage
Radiation Therapist (RT) is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 29-1124.00 (Radiation Therapists). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Radiation Therapy Technologist (RTT) Prevailing Wage
Radiation Therapy Technologist (RTT) Prevailing Wage
Radiation Therapy Technologist (RTT) positions fall under SOC 29-1124.00 (Radiation Therapists). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Registered Radiation Therapist Prevailing Wage
Registered Radiation Therapist Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Registered Radiation Therapist for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 29-1124.00 (Radiation Therapists). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Staff Radiation Therapist Prevailing Wage
Staff Radiation Therapist Prevailing Wage
Staff Radiation Therapist is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 29-1124.00 (Radiation Therapists). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the DOL set the prevailing wage for Radiation Therapists?
DOL uses Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics to set prevailing wages. For Radiation Therapists under SOC 29-1124, it publishes four wage levels for each metropolitan area and non-metro region. Employers filing an LCA through OFLC must certify they will pay at least the prevailing wage for the applicable level and worksite location.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which one applies to my offer?
DOL assigns levels based on experience and job complexity. Level 1 covers entry-level therapists under close supervision. Level 2 applies to qualified therapists working with moderate independence, and is the most common filing level for this occupation. Level 3 reflects experienced clinicians handling complex setups. Level 4 is reserved for senior or lead therapists with full autonomous practice. Your employer selects the level based on the actual duties in your job description, not your credentials alone.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same Radiation Therapist role vary so much by city?
DOL calculates prevailing wages from regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys, so local labor market conditions drive the figures. Dense medical markets with high costs of living, such as San Jose or San Francisco, produce much higher floors than smaller metros. The LCA must cite the actual worksite city, so a therapist working in Sacramento cannot be covered by a lower-cost regional wage. OFLC enforces the worksite-specific rule strictly.
What happens if an employer offers a salary below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
An employer who files an LCA certifying a wage below the DOL prevailing wage is in violation of DOL regulations. USCIS can deny the H-1B petition if the offered wage does not meet the certified LCA level. DOL's Wage and Hour Division can also investigate and order back pay. For green card PERM cases, a below-floor offer invalidates the labor certification. The offered salary must meet or exceed the LCA-certified prevailing wage before any petition is filed.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for a Radiation Therapist position in a specific U.S. city?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up SOC 29-1124 for your target metro area. Select the appropriate wage year and worksite location to see all four level figures. You can also cross-reference BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics tables. If you want to see which employers have actively sponsored Radiation Therapist roles in specific cities, Migrate Mate filters by role and location to show companies with verified sponsorship history.
See which employers are hiring and sponsoring visas for Radiation Therapists right now.
Search Jobs for Radiation Therapists