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Moffitt Cancer Center
Land O'Lakes, Florida

Radiation Therapist

Radiation TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40.87-$62.3/hr

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Job Description

Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer.

As the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, Moffitt employs some of the best and brightest minds from around the world. Join a dedicated team of nearly 11,000 who are shaping the future we envision. Moffitt has been recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For in the Nation and is continually named one of the Tampa Bay Times’ Top Workplaces.

Summary

Location: Moffitt at Speros Outpatient Center and Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Proton Center 16370 Wilton Way, Land O'Lakes, Florida 34638

Radiation therapists work under the guidance of radiation oncologists to administer prescribed radiation treatment to cancer patients. Their responsibilities include performing patient treatments, machine warmups, calculations, simulations, and ensuring radiation safety measures.

Operating specialized equipment, such as linear accelerators, they deliver precise radiation to specific areas of the body while closely monitoring patients, maintaining records, and providing emotional support. This role requires technical proficiency, attention to detail, and a compassionate approach to patient care.

Salary Range

$40.87 - $62.30

Salary ranges posted for this position represent the expected base pay range for the role. Actual compensation may vary based on location and a variety of job-related factors, including experience, skills, education, and internal equity among Team Members in similar positions.

We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable pay practices and regularly review compensation to ensure alignment across our workforce.

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Key Responsibilities

Radiation therapists administer prescribed radiation treatments to cancer patients under the guidance of radiation oncologists. They are responsible for operating specialized equipment, performing simulations, and ensuring patient safety throughout the treatment process.

Requirements

The role requires technical proficiency in operating linear accelerators and the ability to perform precise calculations and machine warmups. Candidates must demonstrate strong attention to detail and a compassionate approach to providing emotional support to patients.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Radiation therapyPatient simulationDosimetry calculationsClinical documentation

Radiation Therapy Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$107k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

What does the Radiation Therapy market look like in Florida?
MeasureThis jobMarketBasis
Listed pay$85k–$130kRadiation Therapy median $111k (middle half $99k–$133k)403 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$104k in purchasing powerFlorida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Radiation Therapy listings in Florida149 active2,196 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 18% no call · 68% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Radiation Therapy pay trend+8.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); figures as of Oct 2026. Percentiles and bands, not grades — the same values shown in the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$107k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

10 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution10 jobs

5
<$145k
3
$145k-165k
0
$165k-185k
2
$185k-205k

Annual compensation range

#1

Radiation Therapist II-2

Sutter Health · Sumter, South Carolina

$65.1-$91.14/hr
#2

Radiation Therapist - Radiology Oncology

Providence · Santa Rosa, California

$58.07-$90.14/hr
#3

Radiation Therapist

$50.24-$75.36/hr
#4

Radiation Therapist

$43.77-$72.95/hr
+ 8 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 1.5
Below most Radiation Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 594 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Moffitt Cancer Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Tampa, FL
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Equal Employment Opportunity
Reasonable Accommodation
Comprehensive benefits package

Living in Land O' Lakes

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k
Typical market rent
$2,272/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.9
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.