Radiation Therapists Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $104,510 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $50.24
10th percentile $74,630
90th percentile $131,150
Employed locally 70
National median $101,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,630
    25th
    $98,170
    50th (median)
    $104,510
    75th
    $105,400
    90th
    $131,150

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Radiation Therapists salary vs area income 131% Median Radiation Therapists salary is 31% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Radiation Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $187,700
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $184,470
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $168,410
    California $160,040
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $159,600
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $155,360

    Nearby metros — Radiation Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Toledo, OH $101,880
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $100,840
    Cleveland, OH $100,180
    Akron, OH $98,110
    Ohio $98,110
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $92,430

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,460
    Physicians, All Other $231,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,630
    Nurse Practitioners $127,020
    Pharmacists $133,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Radiation Therapists make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Radiation Therapists in Columbus, OH is $50.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.87 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Radiation Therapists salaries?

    The median Radiation Therapists salary in Columbus, OH is 2.5% above the national median of $101,990. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Radiation Therapists in Columbus?

    Entry-level Radiation Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $74,630 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,170.