OH · Cincinnati · Updated October 15, 2026

CT Technologist jobs in Cincinnati, OH

CT Technologists in the Cincinnati area earn a median of $37.05 per hour, about $77,060 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $30.43 and $38.48. That ranks 116th of 342 U.S. metro areas for CT Technologist pay, and 100th of 306 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Cincinnati. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Cincinnati.

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CT Technologist - Weekends

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center · Cincinnati, OH

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CT Technologist pay in Cincinnati, OH

The metro median is 2% above the Ohio statewide median of $36.29 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 1,620 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Cincinnati metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.02).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$26.13$54,35030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$30.43$63,29019% below U.S. median
Median$37.05$77,0601% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$38.48$80,0403% above U.S. median
Top 10%$46.12$95,93024% above U.S. median

How Cincinnati ranks

  • 116th of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 100th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 11 Ohio metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for CT Technologist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (SOC 29-2034), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Cincinnati

  • Overall prices in Cincinnati run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $37.05 median hour buys what $38.85 buys at the national price level, 4% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Cincinnati paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,334
  • Per year: $66,690
  • Per month: $5,558

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Cincinnati metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Cincinnati

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$163
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,743
13-week assignment$22,659

Travel CT Technologist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Cincinnati

CMS lists 13 hospitals in Cincinnati, 6 of the 8 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CT Technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Christ Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Cincinnati Va Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Good Samaritan Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Mercy Health - West Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Mercy Health-Anderson Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health
Cincinnati, OH
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Bethesda North
Cincinnati, OH
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center, Llc
Cincinnati, OH
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
Assurance Health Cincinnati Llc
Cincinnati, OH
PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedYes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

CT Technologist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Hamilton, OH18 mi$37.05/hr63,953
Middletown, OH26 mi$37.05/hr52,291
Kettering, OH43 mi$37.76/hr57,028
Dayton, OH47 mi$37.76/hr136,346
Springfield, OH66 mi$36.72/hr58,138
Columbus, IN76 mi$36.83/hr51,970

CT Technologist jobs in Ohio · CT Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Ohio

ARRT certification, with CT registry for most roles. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Ohio requires for your role with the Ohio licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Ohio taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Ohio state guide

Other healthcare roles in Cincinnati

Cincinnati city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do CT Technologists make in Cincinnati, OH?

CT Technologists in the Cincinnati metro area have a median pay of $37.05 per hour, about $77,060 a year. The middle half earn between $30.43 and $38.48 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Cincinnati a good place for CT Technologists once cost of living is counted?

Cincinnati ranks 100th of 306 metro areas for CT Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 116th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring CT Technologists in Cincinnati?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Cincinnati. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Cincinnati.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Cincinnati as a CT Technologist?

ARRT certification, with CT registry for most roles. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Ohio requires for your role with the Ohio licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Cincinnati?

The federal per diem benchmark in Cincinnati is $163 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,743 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place CT Technologists in Cincinnati?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 3 postings$84.19/ hr$74–$94
  • NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 3 postings$65.20/ hr$57–$72
  • AkuminConcord, NH · 3 postings$61.94/ hr$55–$69
  • Saint Charles Health SystemPrineville, OR · 4 postings$59.42/ hr$48–$72

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2What they are offering now

Low$33Median$47.45High$67

330 CT Tech postings with published pay in the US, 236 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 CT Tech roles

  1. CT Technologist - Part TimePermanent
    $35.00–$54.00/ hour
    Select Medical · Cincinnati, OH · posted 23 days ago

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