PermanentPosted 29 days ago
PET/CT Technologist
Akumin · Fresno, CA
$65.59–$81.22/ hour
Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Madera, CA
The median nuclear medicine technologist pay in the Madera area is $75.56 per hour ($157,160 a year), with the typical range running from $65.34 to $78.82. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Madera and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Madera. The free report below lists employers near Madera and what they pay.
- $75.56median pay per hour, Fresno
- $65–$79typical range per hour
- 40employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 1% above the California statewide median of $74.62 per hour. Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 40 nuclear medicine technologists employed in the Fresno metro area, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.80).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $59.54 | $123,840 | 28% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $65.34 | $135,910 | 40% above U.S. median |
| Median | $75.56 | $157,160 | 62% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $78.82 | $163,950 | 69% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $85.73 | $178,320 | 84% above U.S. median |
How Madera ranks
- 4th of 93 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 4th of 92 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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 Madera
- Overall prices in Fresno run 2% above the U.S. average (index 102.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $75.56 median hour buys what $73.96 buys at the national price level, 59% 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 Madera paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,720
- Per year: $136,008
- Per month: $11,334
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Fresno metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Madera
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $135 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,505 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,565 |
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 Madera
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Madera. Hospitals are a major employer of nuclear medicine technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madera Community Hospital Madera, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Valley Children's Hospital Madera, CA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| River Vista Behavioral Health Madera, CA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | 21 mi | $75.56/hr | 550,105 |
| Clovis, CA | 24 mi | $75.56/hr | 127,993 |
| Merced, CA | 32 mi | $74.62/hr | 96,073 |
| Hanford, CA | 50 mi | $74.62/hr | 60,594 |
| Turlock, CA | 57 mi | $74.62/hr | 72,888 |
| Visalia, CA | 61 mi | $74.62/hr | 146,271 |
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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 Madera, CA?
Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the Fresno metro area have a median pay of $75.56 per hour, about $157,160 a year. The middle half earn between $65.34 and $78.82 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Madera a good place for nuclear medicine technologists once cost of living is counted?
Fresno ranks 4th of 92 metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 4th of 93 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring nuclear medicine technologists in Madera?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Fresno area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Madera.
Do I need a California license to work in Madera 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 Madera?
The federal per diem benchmark in Madera is $135 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Nuc Med Tech pay reportMadera, 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
- PET/CT TechnologistPermanent$65.59–$100.00/ hour
- PET/CT TechnologistPermanent$65.59–$81.22/ hour
+ 8 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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