CA · Long Beach · Updated October 15, 2026

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Long Beach, CA

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the Long Beach area earn a median of $69.80 per hour, about $145,190 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $61.02 and $79.38. That ranks 6th of 93 U.S. metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay, and 6th of 92 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Long Beach and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Long Beach.

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Per diemPosted 2 days ago

Nuclear Medicine Tech

CommonSpirit Health · Glendale, CA

$75.64–$75.64/ hour
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Who is hiring nuclear medicine technologists near Long Beach

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation2$56.62
CommonSpirit Health1$75.64

Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Long Beach, CA

The metro median is 6% below the California statewide median of $74.62 per hour. Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 460 nuclear medicine technologists employed in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.68).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$57.18$118,93023% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$61.02$126,92031% above U.S. median
Median$69.80$145,19050% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$79.38$165,11070% above U.S. median
Top 10%$81.94$170,44076% above U.S. median

How Long Beach ranks

  • 6th of 93 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 6th of 92 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th of 7 California 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 Long Beach

  • Overall prices in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim run 14% above the U.S. average (index 113.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 70% above the U.S. average (index 170.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $69.80 median hour buys what $61.46 buys at the national price level, 32% 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.

Estimate your Long Beach paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,513
  • Per year: $125,640
  • Per month: $10,470

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Long Beach

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$191
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,939
13-week assignment$25,207

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 Long Beach

CMS lists 6 hospitals in Long Beach, 2 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nuclear medicine technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St Mary Medical Center
Long Beach, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Va Long Beach Healthcare System
Long Beach, CA
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
College Medical Center
Long Beach, CA
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center
Long Beach, CA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5No
Memorial Care Miller Children's & Women's Hosp Lb
Long Beach, CA
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedNo
Ocean View Psychiatric Health Facility
Long Beach, CA
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
Lakewood, CA5 mi$69.80/hr78,494
Carson, CA6 mi$69.80/hr91,358

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in California · Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in California

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

California 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 Long Beach, CA?

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area have a median pay of $69.80 per hour, about $145,190 a year. The middle half earn between $61.02 and $79.38 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ranks 6th of 92 metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 6th of 93 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nuclear medicine technologists in Long Beach?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Long Beach.

Do I need a California license to work in Long Beach as a nuclear medicine technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Long Beach is $191 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,939 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 Long Beach?

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Your Nuc Med Tech pay reportLong Beach, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • CommonSpirit HealthGLENDALE, CA · 2 postings$77.58/ hr$74–$85
  • AkuminStockton, CA · 5 postings$73.41/ hr$66–$100
  • Central Maine Healthcare CorporationLynwood, CA · 2 postings$56.62/ hr$42–$65

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$59Median$73.41High$86

10 Nuc Med Tech postings with published pay in California, 9 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 10 Nuc Med Tech roles

  1. PET/CT TechnologistPermanent
    $65.59–$100.00/ hour
    Akumin · San Bernardino, CA · posted today
  2. PET/CT TechnologistPermanent
    $65.59–$81.22/ hour
    Akumin · Stockton, CA · posted today

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