Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Columbus, OH
The median nuclear medicine technologist pay in the Columbus area is $47.96 per hour ($99,770 a year), with the typical range running from $43.61 to $48.92. That ranks 29th of 93 U.S. metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay, and 20th of 92 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 11 hospitals in Columbus. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Columbus.
- $47.96median pay per hour, Columbus
- $44–$49typical range per hour
- 120employed in the metro area
- 95cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Columbus, OH
The metro median is 6% above the Ohio statewide median of $45.41 per hour. Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 120 nuclear medicine technologists employed in the Columbus metro area, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.01).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $39.44 | $82,040 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $43.61 | $90,710 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Median | $47.96 | $99,770 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $48.92 | $101,750 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $50.80 | $105,660 | 9% above U.S. median |
How Columbus ranks
- 29th of 93 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 20th of 92 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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.
What your pay buys in Columbus
- Overall prices in Columbus run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $47.96 median hour buys what $50.24 buys at the national price level, 8% 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.
Get the Columbus Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay report
Named employers near Columbus, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportEstimate your Columbus paycheck
- Per year: $86,328
- Per month: $7,194
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Columbus metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Columbus
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $131 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,477 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,201 |
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 Columbus
CMS lists 11 hospitals in Columbus, 2 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nuclear medicine technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors Hospital Columbus, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ohio State University State Health System Columbus, OH | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Grant Medical Center Columbus, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Mount Carmel East & West Columbus, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus, OH | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Mount Carmel Behavioral Health Columbus, OH | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Ohio Hospital For Psychiatry Columbus, OH | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| River Vista Health And Wellness Llc Columbus, OH | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Sun Behavioral Columbus Columbus, OH | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, OH | 30 mi | $47.96/hr | 51,424 |
| Springfield, OH | 43 mi | $45.41/hr | 58,138 |
| Kettering, OH | 65 mi | $45.67/hr | 57,028 |
| Dayton, OH | 66 mi | $45.67/hr | 136,346 |
| Middletown, OH | 80 mi | $46.41/hr | 52,291 |
| Hamilton, OH | 93 mi | $46.41/hr | 63,953 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Columbus
Columbus city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Columbus, OH?
Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the Columbus metro area have a median pay of $47.96 per hour, about $99,770 a year. The middle half earn between $43.61 and $48.92 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Columbus a good place for nuclear medicine technologists once cost of living is counted?
Columbus ranks 20th of 92 metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 29th of 93 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Where do nuclear medicine technologists work in Columbus?
CMS lists 11 hospitals in Columbus, led by Doctors Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Ohio license to work in Columbus 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 Columbus?
The federal per diem benchmark in Columbus is $131 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,477 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 Columbus?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Columbus and across Ohio. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Columbus.
What do employers near Columbus pay nuclear medicine technologists? Get the report.
Tell us your role and city. Within 24 hours you get an email with three things, by employer name. It costs you nothing, because employers pay us.
- 1Pay for your role at other hospitals
The hourly pay at named employers near you, so you see who pays most.
- 2What they are offering now
The pay range and median across current postings, and how many were posted this month.
- 3Roles open for you right now
Every current opening near you with pay, shift and start date. Reply with one click.
Get your free pay report
90+ Nuclear Medicine Technologist roles in Ohio, sent free by email
Tell us who you are and what you do. We email the report within 24 hours on business days.
Your Nuc Med Tech pay reportTop-paying hospitals shown · your Ohio list by name comes with the full report
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
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your Ohio list
2What they are offering now
93 Nuc Med Tech postings with published pay in the US, 66 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open Nuc Med Tech roles
Open Nuc Med Tech roles near Columbus, OH, each with pay, shift and start date, arrive with your report.