OH · Cincinnati · Updated October 15, 2026

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Cincinnati, OH

The median nuclear medicine technologist pay in the Cincinnati area is $46.41 per hour ($96,540 a year), with the typical range running from $43.84 to $48.40. That ranks 40th of 93 U.S. metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay, and 34th of 92 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 13 hospitals in Cincinnati. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Cincinnati.

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Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Cincinnati, OH

The metro median is 2% above the Ohio statewide median of $45.41 per hour. Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 150 nuclear medicine technologists employed in the Cincinnati metro area, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.21).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.83$78,69019% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$43.84$91,1906% below U.S. median
Median$46.41$96,540in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.40$100,6704% above U.S. median
Top 10%$106.50$221,520128% above U.S. median

How Cincinnati ranks

  • 40th of 93 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 34th of 92 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 6 Ohio metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nuclear Medicine Technologists (SOC 29-2033), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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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 $46.41 median hour buys what $48.66 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$1,671
  • Per year: $83,538
  • Per month: $6,961

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 nuclear medicine 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 nuclear medicine 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.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Hamilton, OH18 mi$46.41/hr63,953
Middletown, OH26 mi$46.41/hr52,291
Kettering, OH43 mi$45.67/hr57,028
Dayton, OH47 mi$45.67/hr136,346
Springfield, OH66 mi$45.41/hr58,138
Columbus, IN76 mi$46.53/hr51,970

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Ohio · Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Ohio

CNMT or ARRT(N) certification. 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.

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Other healthcare roles in Cincinnati

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Common questions

How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Cincinnati, OH?

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the Cincinnati metro area have a median pay of $46.41 per hour, about $96,540 a year. The middle half earn between $43.84 and $48.40 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Cincinnati a good place for nuclear medicine technologists once cost of living is counted?

Cincinnati ranks 34th of 92 metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 40th of 93 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

Where do nuclear medicine technologists work in Cincinnati?

CMS lists 13 hospitals in Cincinnati, led by Christ Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Cincinnati as a nuclear medicine technologist?

CNMT or ARRT(N) certification. 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 nuclear medicine technologists in Cincinnati?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • AkuminStockton, CA · 5 postings$73.41/ hr$66–$100
  • AkuminMount Vernon, WA · 3 postings$71.23/ hr$55–$79
  • MultiCarePuyallup, WA · 4 postings$61.43/ hr$46–$79
  • Sentara HealthcareNorfolk, VA · 10 postings$55.44/ hr$45–$71

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