Radiation Therapists Salary
Radiation Therapists in Ohio make a median of $98,650 a year, or about $47.43 an hour. The range runs from $77K at the entry level to $124K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 91.45), which stretches that salary to about $107,873 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,188/month, or 19.1% of estimated take-home pay.
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So what does $99K get you in Ohio?
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What this looks like in Ohio
Radiation therapists pay in Ohio tracks closely to the national median, $99K locally vs. $105K nationwide, a 6% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,188/month, 18.8% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.45 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Ohio
Entry-level radiation therapists (10th percentile) start around $77K. Mid-career wages sit at $99K. Top earners bring in $124K or more, a $47K spread from bottom to top.
Radiation Therapists salary by metro in Ohio
6 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toledo | $103K | +4% | 40 |
| Cincinnati | $103K | +4% | 150 |
| Akron | $101K | +2% | 50 |
| Columbus | $101K | +2% | 160 |
| Cleveland | $99K | +1% | 130 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $79K | -20% | N/A |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a radiation therapist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Ohio?
Yes — at the median salary of $99K, rent takes 18.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,188/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for radiation therapists in Ohio?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new radiation therapists typically earn — is $77K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,598/month. At HUD’s $1,188/month FMR, rent would take 26% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is radiation therapist a high-paying job in Ohio?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $99K locally vs. $105K nationally, a 6% difference.
How does Ohio compare to the national average for radiation therapists?
Ohio pays $99K median vs. the U.S. average of $105K — that’s -6%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.45), the purchasing-power equivalent is $108K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do radiation therapists make in Ohio?
The median is $98,650 a year, that works out to about $47 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $76,640, and experienced radiation therapists can clear $123,920. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $99K enough to live in Ohio?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,313/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,188/month, which eats 18.8% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a radiation therapists salary go in Ohio?
Ohio has a Regional Price Parity of 91.45 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median radiation therapists salary is worth about $107,873 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do radiation therapists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.