Dialysis Technician Salary in Ohio: $42,491 (2026)

Quick Answer:Across Ohio's 67 metropolitan areas, the average median dialysis technician pay sits at $42,491/year heading into 2026 — a figure projected from 2025 BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 29-2099. Because Ohio sits at BEA RPP 90.7 (9% below the U.S. baseline), that statewide median translates to roughly $46,848 in nationally-comparable purchasing power. Highest-paying metros: Cincinnati ($43,331), Beavercreek ($42,765), Dayton ($42,698).

Dialysis Technician Salary in Ohio - 2025 BLS Data Infographic — Ohio dialysis technician salary overview (2026)

$42,491

Avg Median Salary

$20.43

Avg Hourly Rate

7,817

Metro Employed

Cities

In Ohio, dialysis technicians can expect an average median salary of $42,491 in 2026, which is about 6.2% lower than the national median of $45,322. Salaries vary significantly across the state, with Cincinnati offering the highest at $44,375 and Solon presenting the lowest at $39,127. This gap of $5,248 between these cities can be attributed to several factors, including the cost of living, local demand for healthcare services, and the presence of larger healthcare facilities in urban areas. The state has specific licensing requirements for dialysis technicians, and practitioners must adhere to state regulations that determine their scope of practice. An increasing number of patients with chronic kidney disease continues to drive demand for dialysis services. With a projected annual growth rate of 2.41% in employment opportunities, the job market for dialysis technicians in Ohio remains steady. Major metropolitan areas such as Beavercreek ($43,796), Dayton ($43,727), Cleveland ($43,682), and Springfield ($43,294) also offer competitive salaries, reflecting the strong healthcare presence in these regions. As healthcare needs grow, those entering the field or considering a career change can find promising opportunities in Ohio's dialysis sector.

Ohio Dialysis Technician Salary Range

Entry Level (10th %ile)

$34,369

avg across 67 cities

Median

$42,491

state average

Top Earners (90th %ile)

$68,060

avg across 67 cities

Overall salary range in Ohio: $30,761 (lowest entry-level) to $73,782 (highest top earner)

Ohio vs National Average

Ohio

$42,491

National Median

$45,322

Ohio dialysis technicians earn 6.25% less than the national median ($-2,831/year difference).

Ohio Dialysis Technician Salary Distribution (2026)

Dialysis Technician salaries in Ohio range from $34,369 (entry-level, 10th percentile) to $68,060 (top earners, 90th percentile), with a median of $42,491. The Ohio median is $2,831 below the US national median of $45,322. The average hourly rate is $20.43/hr. Approximately 7,817 dialysis technicians are employed across 67 cities.

2021 BLS Actual

$37,806

2025 BLS Actual

$41,491

2026 Current Est.

$42,491

2021–2027 Growth

+15.1%

Salary Trajectory for Dialysis Technicians in Ohio (2021–2027)

2021–2025: actual BLS OEWS data for this metro area. 2026+: CAGR 2.41% projection.

BLS Actual Estimated Projected

Year	Annual Salary	Status
2021	$37,806	Actual
2022	$40,202	Actual
2023	$44,940	Actual
2024	$46,130	Actual
2025	$41,491	Actual
2026(current)	$42,491	Estimated
2027	$43,515	Projected

Based on 5 years of BLS OEWS data for the Ohio metropolitan area, the median dialysis technician salary grew 9.7% from $37,806 (2021) to $41,491 (2025). At a 2.41% compound annual growth rate, salaries are projected to reach $43,515 by 2027 — a total increase of $5,709 (15.10%) from 2021.

Note: Historical values (2021–2025) are actual BLS OEWS figures for the Ohio metropolitan area, sourced from annual Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys. 2026–2026 figures are current estimates, and 2027 values are projections, calculated using a 2.41% CAGR derived from 5-year BLS historical data. Actual salaries may vary based on employer, experience, certifications, and local market conditions.

Top 5 Highest Paying Cities in Ohio

Cincinnati

1,490 employed · $21.34/hr

$44,375

+4.43% vs avg

Beavercreek

8 employed · $21.06/hr

$43,796

+3.07% vs avg

Dayton

560 employed · $21.02/hr

$43,727

+2.91% vs avg

Cleveland

1,910 employed · $20.99/hr

$43,682

+2.80% vs avg

Springfield

50 employed · $20.82/hr

$43,294

+1.89% vs avg

Lowest Paying Cities in Ohio

City	Median Salary	vs State Avg	Hourly
Solon	$39,127	-7.92%	$18.81
Centerville	$39,133	-7.90%	$18.81
Avon Lake	$39,220	-7.70%	$18.85
Wadsworth	$39,249	-7.63%	$18.87
Tiffin	$39,280	-7.56%	$18.88

Best Value Cities for Dialysis Technicians in Ohio

When adjusted for local cost of living, these Ohio cities offer the most purchasing power for dialysis technicians.

City	Nominal Salary	CoL Index	Adjusted Salary
Youngstown	$42,438	87.394	$48,559
Beavercreek	$43,796	90.7	$48,287
Mansfield	$42,708	88.872	$48,056
Springfield	$43,294	90.482	$47,848
Lima	$42,708	89.669	$47,629

Adjusted salary = nominal salary × (100 / CoL index). CoL index: 100 = national average. Lower index = lower cost of living.

Salary by Experience Level in Ohio

Experience Level	Estimated Annual	Est. Hourly	Description
Entry Level (0-2 years)	$34,369	$16.52	10th percentile, new graduates
Mid Career (3-7 years)	$42,491	$20.43	50th percentile, median salary
Experienced (7+ years)	$68,060	$32.72	90th percentile, top earners

Estimates based on BLS percentile data averaged across Ohio metro areas. Individual pay varies by employer, certifications, and specialization.

All 67 Cities in Ohio

#	City	Median Salary	Hourly	Entry (P10)	Top (P90)	Employed
1	Cincinnati	$44,375	$21.34	$35,183	$71,943	1,490
2	Beavercreek	$43,796	$21.06	$34,858	$67,883	8
3	Dayton	$43,727	$21.02	$32,732	$68,221	560
4	Cleveland	$43,682	$20.99	$34,633	$73,782	1,910
5	Springfield	$43,294	$20.82	$34,408	$73,115	50
6	Kettering	$43,137	$20.74	$33,525	$66,862	10
7	Lorain	$43,033	$20.69	$31,251	$66,701	12
8	Parma	$42,914	$20.64	$32,269	$66,516	12
9	Cuyahoga Falls	$42,739	$20.54	$31,678	$66,245	11
10	Lima	$42,708	$20.53	$34,606	$59,110	70
11	Mansfield	$42,708	$20.53	$33,426	$65,536	50
12	Hamilton	$42,590	$20.47	$31,459	$66,015	11
13	Warren	$42,541	$20.45	$31,873	$65,939	9
14	Youngstown	$42,438	$20.40	$33,065	$65,347	210
15	Lakewood	$42,358	$20.37	$30,956	$65,655	11
16	Bowling Green	$42,301	$20.34	$33,223	$65,567	7
17	Lancaster	$42,288	$20.33	$33,190	$65,546	7
18	Zanesville	$42,285	$20.33	$33,182	$65,542	5
19	Westlake	$42,212	$20.30	$33,003	$65,429	5
20	Middletown	$42,196	$20.29	$32,962	$65,404	9
21	Grove City	$42,074	$20.23	$32,661	$65,215	7
22	Delaware	$42,040	$20.22	$32,580	$65,162	7
23	Gahanna	$42,034	$20.21	$32,563	$65,153	9
24	Westerville	$42,008	$20.20	$32,499	$65,111	8
25	Huber Heights	$41,908	$20.14	$32,079	$64,958	11
26	North Ridgeville	$41,875	$20.13	$32,175	$64,907	8
27	North Royalton	$41,816	$20.10	$31,854	$64,815	7
28	Sandusky	$41,753	$20.07	$31,984	$61,093	50
29	North Olmsted	$41,668	$20.03	$31,669	$64,585	8
30	Reynoldsburg	$41,595	$20.00	$31,317	$64,472	8
31	Strongsville	$41,456	$19.93	$30,983	$64,256	8
32	Columbus	$41,266	$19.85	$35,030	$62,084	1,600
33	Brunswick	$41,199	$19.81	$33,895	$63,858	6
34	Wooster	$41,199	$19.81	$33,765	$63,858	6
35	Elyria	$41,134	$19.78	$31,442	$63,757	14
36	Shaker Heights	$41,050	$19.73	$33,531	$63,627	7
37	Medina	$41,023	$19.72	$33,508	$63,586	6
38	Canton	$40,906	$19.66	$32,913	$70,321	360
39	Dublin	$40,891	$19.66	$33,184	$63,382	9
40	Fairfield	$40,887	$19.65	$33,132	$63,375	9
41	Mentor	$40,845	$19.64	$33,027	$63,310	9
42	Mason	$40,666	$19.55	$32,464	$63,032	7
43	Avon	$40,616	$19.53	$32,264	$62,954	6
44	Marion	$40,554	$19.50	$32,322	$62,859	7
45	Stow	$40,550	$19.50	$32,184	$62,853	9
46	Newark	$40,528	$19.49	$32,300	$62,818	10
47	Findlay	$40,485	$19.47	$32,197	$62,752	8
48	Green	$40,422	$19.44	$31,875	$62,654	4
49	Barberton	$40,422	$19.44	$32,045	$62,654	6
50	Austintown	$40,405	$19.43	$31,834	$62,628	7
51	Cleveland Heights	$40,399	$19.43	$31,990	$62,618	9
52	Massillon	$40,351	$19.40	$32,495	$62,544	7
53	Upper Arlington	$40,345	$19.40	$31,820	$62,536	9
54	Xenia	$40,345	$19.40	$31,862	$62,536	7
55	Hilliard	$40,296	$19.38	$31,573	$62,459	9
56	Oxford	$40,170	$19.31	$31,106	$62,264	6
57	Akron	$40,113	$19.28	$34,516	$68,122	540
58	Chillicothe	$40,084	$19.27	$30,761	$62,131	6
59	Perrysburg	$39,937	$19.20	$33,927	$61,902	6
60	Trotwood	$39,925	$19.19	$33,895	$61,883	6
61	Toledo	$39,554	$19.02	$34,137	$58,164	500
62	Athens	$39,502	$18.99	$31,643	$61,228	5
63	Tiffin	$39,280	$18.88	$32,315	$60,885	6
64	Wadsworth	$39,249	$18.87	$32,066	$60,836	6
65	Avon Lake	$39,220	$18.85	$32,122	$60,791	5
66	Centerville	$39,133	$18.81	$31,779	$60,656	6
67	Solon	$39,127	$18.81	$31,933	$60,646	6

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do dialysis technicians make in Ohio in 2026?

The average median dialysis technician salary in Ohio is $42,491/year across 67 metro areas, based on estimated 2026 (projected from 2025 BLS data). Salaries range from $39,127 in Solon to $44,375 in Cincinnati. This makes Ohio 6.25% below the national median of $45,322. The state employs approximately 7,817 dialysis technicians.

What is the highest paying city for dialysis technicians in Ohio?

Cincinnati offers the highest dialysis technician salary in Ohio at $44,375/year ($21.34/hr), based on estimated 2026 (projected from 2025 BLS data). The top 3 highest-paying cities are Cincinnati ($44,375), Beavercreek ($43,796), Dayton ($43,727). Higher pay in these metros is typically driven by cost of living, demand for dialysis services, and competition among employers for licensed dialysis technicians.

How does Ohio dialysis technician pay compare to the national average?

Ohio's average dialysis technician salary of $42,491 is 6.25% below the national median of $45,322 in 2026. The state employs approximately 7,817 dialysis technicians across 67 metropolitan areas. When comparing salaries, consider cost-of-living differences — a lower nominal salary in an affordable area may provide better purchasing power than a higher salary in an expensive metro.

What is the entry-level dialysis technician salary in Ohio?

Entry-level dialysis technicians (10th percentile) in Ohio earn approximately $34,369/year on average, based on estimated 2026 (projected from 2025 BLS data). Starting salaries range from $30,761 in lower-paying areas to $35,183 in the highest-paying metros. New graduates should expect salaries at the lower end and can typically reach the area median within 3–5 years of clinical experience.

How many dialysis technicians are employed in Ohio?

Ohio employs approximately 7,817 dialysis technicians across 67 metropolitan areas, based on the latest BLS data. This makes Ohio one of the larger employers of dialysis technicians nationally. Demand continues to grow as the dialysis field expands and the population ages.

Which Ohio city offers the best value for dialysis technicians?

When adjusted for cost of living, Youngstown offers the highest purchasing power for dialysis technicians in Ohio, with an adjusted salary of $48,559 (nominal: $42,438, CoL index: 87.394). This means your dollar goes 14% further compared to the national average, making it an attractive option for maximizing real income.

Written by Jessica Tran, CCRN

Career Analyst

Jessica has over 10 years as a dialysis technician. She specializes in chronic kidney disease management. She works at a community hospital.

Clinically reviewed by Michael Robinson, RNData verified by Amina Patel, BSN

Methodology & Data Source

Statewide salary figures on this page are 2026 projections based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2026 release. A 2.41% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), derived from 6-year national BLS wage trends, was applied to each metro area's reported salary to estimate current 2026 dialysis technician compensation across Ohio. State averages are employment-weighted across 67 metro areas — larger metro areas with more dialysis technicianscontribute proportionally more to the average, producing figures that better reflect typical compensation. Individual pay varies by city, employer, certifications, and experience.

Data Sources & Methodology

Source: BLS, OEWS, 5-year dataset (2021–2025). Per-city data from annual BLS metropolitan area surveys.

2026 figures are projected from 2025 BLS data using a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.41%, derived from historical BLS wage trends for dialysis technicians (SOC 29-2099).

Compiled and verified by Jessica Tran, CCRN, a licensed dialysis technician with 10+ years of clinical experience. · View source data at BLS.gov

Last verified: June 3, 2026

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