Salary guide, May 2025
NDT Technician pay in Ohio
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The median annual wage for Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other in Ohio was $77,590 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $60,800 and $95,900.
The Ohio median is $760 below the national median of $78,350, both from BLS May 2025.
Closest proxy · SOC 17-3029 Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
The NDT Technician title maps to the published occupation. BLS does not separate this process, credential, shift or plant-specific title from other work in the occupation.
What should you know about ohio?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $48,610 | $60,800 | $77,590 | $95,900 | $104,870 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $23.37 | $29.23 | $37.30 | $46.10 | $50.42 |
BLS estimated 1,340 workers employed in this occupation in Ohio. Location quotient: 0.62.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $47,030 | $60,390 | $78,350 | $99,310 | $118,330 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $22.61 | $29.03 | $37.67 | $47.75 | $56.89 |
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $53,000 | $68,170 | $84,290 |
| May 2025 | $60,800 | $77,590 | $95,900 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 17-3029 Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other, Ohio. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 17-3029 Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $76,830 | $58,640 to $95,140 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $53,980 | $50,850 to $102,860 |
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