Radiology Tech Schools and Careers in Ohio 2022

Radiographers working in Ohio (OH) are responsible for the operation of x-ray equipment to produce diagnostic images, which are used to assist radiologists and physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Radiographers are also known as radiology technologists/technicians, rad techs and x-ray technicians/techs.

We will most frequently use the terms radiology tech schools in Ohio and/or x-ray tech schools in Ohio on this page to mean the same thing.

Top Schools for Radiology Tech Training Ohio

Listed below are the top 29 radiology tech programs in Ohio.  These programs have been accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and/or are American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) recognised programs.

Radiology Tech Requirements in Ohio

1. Graduate from a radiology program at an approved or accredited school in Ohio. Most schools will offer the option of an associates degree and employers will usually have a preference for an associates degree or higher.

2. Once you have graduated from an approved program you will need to sit and pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exams which are required for licensing. If you wish to specialise in nuclear medicine technology you will need to sit and pass the specialist exams set by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB). Exams are administered at Pearson VUE testing centers throughout Ohio.

3. Once you have successfully passed the ARRT or NMTCB exams you will need to apply for a license. Licensing is mandatory if you wish to work as a radiology tech in Ohio. You may also apply for a limited license, allowing you to perform a limited scope of x rays such as dental, chest, orthopaedic, etc.

4. Once you have found employment as a radiology tech, you must keep up to date with your state’s continuing professional development requirements.

If you have any queries relating to licensing, certification or continuing professional development for radiology techs, you can contact the Ohio Dept of Health Radiologic Technology Section on the details below;

State Board: Ohio Dept of Health Radiologic Technology Section
Website: https://odh.ohio.gov
Phone: (614) 752-2370

Radiology Tech Salaries in Ohio

The average annual salary for radiology techs in Ohio is $59,780. This equates to an hourly wage of $28.74 per hour.

Over the past five years salary levels for radiology techs in the state have grown by 8.5%, or $4,690.

In 2022 radiology techs in Ohio earn over 10% below the national average of $66,490 for the profession.

Salary levels within the state will vary depending on your metro area, years of experience, and place of employment.

• The bottom 10% of earners (entry-level) made just $46,890, whilst the top 10% of earners in the profession have an average salary of $77,600.
• Those in Cincinnati earned some of the highest salaries in the state at $66,210 per annum, whilst those in Youngstown-Warren-Boardman earned some of the lowest average salaries at $53,050 per annum.

Radiology Tech Jobs in Ohio

There are currently 10,200 people employed as radiology techs in Ohio. This equals a significant increase of 22.7%, or 1,890 jobs, since 2016.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates a 6% increase in radiology tech positions across the country between 2021 and 2031.

The table below compares radiology tech income and employment in Ohio with other closely related careers.