AZ · Yuma · Updated October 15, 2026

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Yuma, AZ

The median nuclear medicine technologist pay in Arizona is $47.46 per hour ($98,720 a year), with the typical range running from $41.46 to $49.35. That is 2% above the U.S. median of $46.64 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Yuma. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Yuma.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Yuma, AZ

Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 510 nuclear medicine technologists employed in Arizona.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$39.12$81,37016% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$41.46$86,24011% below U.S. median
Median$47.46$98,7202% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$49.35$102,6506% above U.S. median
Top 10%$51.60$107,33011% above U.S. median

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 Yuma

  • Overall prices in Yuma run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 26% below the U.S. average (index 73.8).

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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,709
  • Per year: $85,428
  • Per month: $7,119

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Arizona. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Yuma

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).

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Hospitals in Yuma

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Yuma, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nuclear medicine technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Yuma Regional Medical Center
Yuma, AZ
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Exceptional Community Hospital Yuma
Yuma, AZ
Acute careFor-profitNot 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
Buckeye, AZ126 mi$48.40/hr114,334
Indio, CA130 mi$64.85/hr94,275
Goodyear, AZ135 mi$48.40/hr118,186
Palm Desert, CA136 mi$64.85/hr53,147
Lake Havasu City, AZ138 mi$47.46/hr59,037
Avondale, AZ139 mi$48.40/hr96,609

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.

Arizona state guide

Other healthcare roles in Yuma

Yuma city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

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

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Arizona have a median pay of $47.46 per hour, about $98,720 a year. The middle half earn between $41.46 and $49.35 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do nuclear medicine technologists work in Yuma?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Yuma, led by Yuma Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Yuma 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 Yuma?

The federal per diem benchmark in Yuma is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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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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