Ohio Median
$98,650
per year
Hourly Rate
$47.43
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-6% vs US median
US median $105,310
State Rank
#30 of 46
690 employed here
How much does a Radiation Therapist make in Ohio?
Radiation Therapists in Ohio take home a median of $98,650 annually — roughly $47.43 an hour — which runs 6% below the national median of $105,310.
Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $76,640 while the top 10% make $123,920 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $82,190 and $104,110 a year.
Radiation Therapist salary range in Ohio
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $76,640 | $36.85 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $82,190 | $39.51 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $98,650 | $47.43 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $104,110 | $50.05 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $123,920 | $59.58 |
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How Ohio compares
Ohio ranks 30th out of 46 states and territories for Radiation Therapist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Radiation Therapist salary in other states
California $166,450Oregon $131,600New York $129,620New Jersey $129,460Washington $125,880Hawaii $125,520Illinois $124,600Connecticut $116,170Kansas $108,830Arizona $108,760Colorado $108,020Utah $107,660Maryland $107,120Massachusetts $106,300New Hampshire $106,270Texas $105,770Montana $105,400Virginia $103,310Maine $101,980Vermont $101,060Florida $100,920South Carolina $100,790Pennsylvania $100,540District of Columbia $100,250New Mexico $100,010Missouri $99,890Idaho $99,660North Carolina $99,250Nebraska $98,670Oklahoma $98,390Minnesota $98,000Kentucky $97,760South Dakota $97,470Indiana $96,690Michigan $95,890Louisiana $94,710Georgia $94,460Wisconsin $93,600Nevada $92,990Mississippi $88,100Alabama $87,330Tennessee $83,520Iowa $81,610Arkansas $78,950West Virginia $71,590
Working as a Radiation Therapist in Ohio
Nationally, about 17,000 people work as Radiation Therapists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Ohio pay ($98,650) 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 Radiation Therapist make in Ohio?
The median Radiation Therapist salary in Ohio is $98,650 per year, or about $47.43 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $76,640 at the entry level to $123,920 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Radiation Therapists about 6% less than the national median of $105,310. Ohio ranks 30th out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Radiation Therapists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $98,650 a year. About 690 Radiation Therapists 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.