Ohio Median
$97,570
per year
Hourly Rate
$46.91
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $101,370
State Rank
#32 of 49
670 employed here
How much does a Nuclear Medicine Technologist make in Ohio?
Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Ohio take home a median of $97,570 annually — roughly $46.91 an hour — which runs 4% below the national median of $101,370.
Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $80,620 while the top 10% make $105,990 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $83,630 and $102,320 a year.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist salary range in Ohio
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $80,620 | $38.76 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $83,630 | $40.21 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $97,570 | $46.91 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $102,320 | $49.19 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $105,990 | $50.96 |
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How Ohio compares
Ohio ranks 32nd out of 49 states and territories for Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Nuclear Medicine Technologist salary in other states
California $162,380Washington $126,200Hawaii $125,650New Jersey $124,280Oregon $122,100New York $118,650Massachusetts $118,250Connecticut $117,150Colorado $116,990District of Columbia $116,630Utah $111,770Nevada $109,150New Hampshire $107,890Minnesota $107,380Illinois $104,950Idaho $104,630Nebraska $104,320Maryland $104,150Rhode Island $104,000Indiana $103,230North Dakota $102,640Virginia $101,820Texas $101,170Georgia $100,880Montana $100,490Delaware $100,470Arizona $100,130Maine $99,500Wisconsin $98,450New Mexico $98,400Missouri $98,010Florida $97,310Kentucky $95,470Michigan $95,400Pennsylvania $94,570Iowa $92,890Oklahoma $90,640South Carolina $90,230Louisiana $87,670North Carolina $85,240Tennessee $84,470Arkansas $83,670Mississippi $83,340Alabama $82,630South Dakota $82,010Wyoming $81,900West Virginia $76,460Kansas $64,610
Working as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Ohio
Nationally, about 17,000 people work as Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Ohio pay ($97,570) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Nuclear Medicine Technologist make in Ohio?
The median Nuclear Medicine Technologist salary in Ohio is $97,570 per year, or about $46.91 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $80,620 at the entry level to $105,990 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Nuclear Medicine Technologists about 4% less than the national median of $101,370. Ohio ranks 32nd out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Nuclear Medicine Technologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $97,570 a year. About 670 Nuclear Medicine Technologists are employed in Ohio. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.