AZ · Mesa · Updated October 15, 2026

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Mesa, AZ

Pay for nuclear medicine technologists in the Mesa area centers on $48.40 per hour, or about $100,670 a year. The lower quarter earns under $41.95 and the upper quarter over $49.68. The CMS hospital directory lists 7 hospitals in Mesa. That ranks 26th of 93 U.S. metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay, and 47th of 92 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Mesa.

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Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Mesa, AZ

The metro median is 2% above the Arizona statewide median of $47.46 per hour. Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 380 nuclear medicine technologists employed in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.46).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$40.05$83,30014% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$41.95$87,26010% below U.S. median
Median$48.40$100,6704% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$49.68$103,3307% above U.S. median
Top 10%$51.60$107,33011% above U.S. median

How Mesa ranks

  • 26th of 93 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 47th of 92 after adjusting for local prices

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 Mesa

  • Overall prices in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% above the U.S. average (index 121.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $48.40 median hour buys what $46.85 buys at the national price level, in line with 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 Mesa paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,742
  • Per year: $87,120
  • Per month: $7,260

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

Travel assignment per diem in Mesa

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$160
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,722
13-week assignment$22,386

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 Mesa

CMS lists 7 hospitals in Mesa, 1 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nuclear medicine technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Dignity Health Arizona General Hospital
Mesa, AZ
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Banner Baywood Medical Center
Mesa, AZ
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Banner Desert Medical Center
Mesa, AZ
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Banner Heart Hospital
Mesa, AZ
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5No
Honorhealth Four Peaks Medical Center
Mesa, AZ
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Arizona Spine And Joint Hospital
Mesa, AZ
Acute careOtherNot ratedNo
Agave Ridge Behavioral Hospital
Mesa, AZ
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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
Gilbert, AZ6 mi$48.40/hr288,790
Chandler, AZ11 mi$48.40/hr281,231

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Arizona · Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Arizona

CNMT or ARRT(N) certification. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

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

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Common questions

How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Mesa, AZ?

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area have a median pay of $48.40 per hour, about $100,670 a year. The middle half earn between $41.95 and $49.68 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler ranks 47th of 92 metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 26th of 93 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nuclear medicine technologists in Mesa?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Mesa.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Mesa as a nuclear medicine technologist?

CNMT or ARRT(N) certification. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona 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 Mesa?

The federal per diem benchmark in Mesa is $160 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,722 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 Mesa?

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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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2What they are offering now

Low$37Median$49.38High$65

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 now: 1 Nuc Med Tech roles

  1. Nuclear Medicine TechnologistPermanent
    $40.00–$46.00/ hour
    RadNet · Phoenix, AZ · posted 21 days ago

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