SOC 29-2034 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians — Ohio
Ohio · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Ohio is $78,320 per year, close to the national median of $80,110 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Ohio is $78,320 per year, close to the national median of $80,110 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $64,950 and $82,430. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $60,360 and the ninetieth at $98,450.
Employment stands at 9,570, or 1.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Ohio ranks number 28th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Columbus records the highest median at $80,200. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 192nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,360 | −24.7% |
| 25th | $64,950 | −18.9% |
| Median (50th) | $78,320 | −2.2% |
| 75th | $82,430 | +2.9% |
| 90th | $98,450 | +22.9% |
| Mean | $76,890 | −4.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus | $80,200 | 1,780 | |
| 2 | Cincinnati | $79,270 | 1,650 | |
| 3 | Toledo | $79,080 | 590 | |
| 4 | Dayton | $78,750 | 710 | |
| 5 | Cleveland | $78,720 | 1,990 | |
| 6 | Akron | $78,320 | 590 | |
| 7 | Mansfield | $76,380 | 90 | |
| 8 | Canton | $76,240 | 310 | |
| 9 | Springfield | $76,130 | 60 | |
| 10 | Lima | $74,810 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $78,320 goes as far as $84,397 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$78,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$84,397US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $78,320 a year, 2.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,360 to $98,450 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 9,570 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 28th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Columbus, at $80,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Ohio?
The median annual wage is $78,320, or $37.65 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $80,110, so pay in Ohio is 2.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Ohio earns more than $98,450 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,360 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Columbus, at $80,200 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 9,570 jobs in this occupation in Ohio. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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