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Radiologic technologist salary in Ohio

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$78,320median pay per year in Ohio, or $37.65 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $60,360lowest 10% earn less
  2. $64,95025th percentile
  3. $78,320median
  4. $82,43075th percentile
  5. $98,450top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $80,110[3]

The median pay for radiologic technologists in Ohio was $78,320 a year[1]. That was $1,790 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in OH
9,570[4]
Rank by median pay
28 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−2.2%[6]

How much do radiologic technologists make in Ohio?

The median wage for radiologic technologists in Ohio was $78,320 a year, or $37.65 an hour[1]. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. The average was $76,890 a year[7]. Across the US, the median was $80,110[3], so Ohio sat 2.2% lower[6]. Ohio ranked 28th among the 50 states and DC for median annual wage in this job[5]. Compared with all jobs in Ohio, the median for radiologic technologists was $28,940 higher than the $49,380 all-jobs median[8][9].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $60,360 a year[2]. The highest-paid 10% earned more than $98,450[2]. The middle half of workers fell between $64,950 and $82,430[2].

Among Ohio metro areas, Columbus had the highest median at $80,200[10]. Cleveland was at $78,720 and Cincinnati at $79,270[11]. Cincinnati crosses state lines, and metro figures count the whole area[11]. OEWS counts wage and salary workers, part time and full time. It leaves out the self-employed and business owners, and its wages leave out bonuses and the cost of benefits like health insurance[12].

Ohio vs US pay

Pay for radiologic technologists in Ohio next to the national figures[1][3].

OHUS
Median per year$78,320[1]$80,110[3]
Median per hour$37.65[1]$38.52[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$60,360[2]$55,980[13]
Top 10% earn more than$98,450[2]$118,660[13]
Jobs9,570[4]230,490[3]

Pay by metro area in Ohio

Metro areas in Ohio with the most jobs for radiologic technologists, and the median pay in each[11]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Cleveland, OH[11]$78,7201,990
Columbus, OH$80,2001,780
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$79,2701,650
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$78,750710
Akron, OH$78,320590
Toledo, OH$79,080590
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH$79,090360
Canton-Massillon, OH$76,240310

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for radiologic technologists in the states that border Ohio, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Indiana[14]$77,6405,470
Michigan$76,4207,220
Pennsylvania$76,0508,090
West Virginia$74,1501,810
Kentucky$69,6703,630

Median pay for radiologic technologists in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for radiologic technologists are projected to grow 5% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: associate's degree[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a radiologic technologist make in Ohio?
The median was $78,320 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $76,890 a year[7].
How much does a radiologic technologist make an hour in Ohio?
The median was $37.65 an hour[1]. At the 10th percentile it was $29.02 an hour, and at the 90th percentile it was $47.33[17].
Which city in Ohio pays radiologic technologists the most?
Of the 13 Ohio metro areas with a published median, Columbus had the highest, at $80,200 a year[10].
Is Ohio a good state for radiologic technologists?
Ohio ranked 28th of the 50 states and DC for median annual wage in this job[5]. Its median was 2.2% below the US median[6].
What do you need to become a radiologic technologist in Ohio?
This is a US figure, not an Ohio one. Across the US, the typical entry education is an Associate's degree, with no work experience or on-the-job training needed[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Ohio was $78,320 per year and $37.65 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Ohio: 10th percentile $60,360, 25th percentile $64,950, 75th percentile $82,430, 90th percentile $98,450. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in the US as a whole was $80,110 per year and $38.52 per hour, with about 230,490 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 9,570 people worked as Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Ohio (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Ohio had the 28th highest median annual wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians out of the 50 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Ohio ($78,320) was $1,790 (2.2%) lower than the US median ($80,110). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Ohio was $76,890 per year and $36.97 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Ohio was $28,940 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($49,380). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Ohio was $49,380. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 13 metro areas in or partly in Ohio with a published median for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Columbus, OH had the highest median annual wage, $80,200. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in the US: 10th percentile $55,980, 25th percentile $64,810, 75th percentile $98,750, 90th percentile $118,660. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in states that border Ohio (highest first): Indiana $77,640; Michigan $76,420; Pennsylvania $76,050; West Virginia $74,150; Kentucky $69,670. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Radiologic Technologists and Technicians is projected to grow 5% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 13,000 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Radiologic Technologists and Technicians: education needed for entry: Associate's degree; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Ohio: 10th percentile $29.02, 25th percentile $31.22, 75th percentile $39.63, 90th percentile $47.33. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Ohio. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.