Per diemPosted 2 days ago
Nuclear Medicine Tech
CommonSpirit Health · Glendale, CA
$75.64–$75.64/ hour
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Pasadena, CA
Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the Pasadena 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 Pasadena and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Pasadena and what they pay.
- $69.80median pay per hour, Los Angeles
- $61–$79typical range per hour
- 460employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT)
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Lynwood, CA
$41.87–$54.63/ hour
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT)
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Huntington Beach, CA
$65.00–$65.00/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 2 | $56.62 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 1 | $75.64 |
Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Pasadena, 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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $57.18 | $118,930 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $61.02 | $126,920 | 31% above U.S. median |
| Median | $69.80 | $145,190 | 50% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $79.38 | $165,110 | 70% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $81.94 | $170,440 | 76% above U.S. median |
How Pasadena 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 Pasadena
- 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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena
| Item | Federal 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 Pasadena
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Pasadena. Hospitals are a major employer of nuclear medicine technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Hospital Pasadena, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Aurora Las Encinas Pasadena, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra, CA | 5 mi | $69.80/hr | 80,279 |
| Arcadia, CA | 6 mi | $69.80/hr | 54,472 |
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 Pasadena, 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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena?
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 Pasadena.
Do I need a California license to work in Pasadena 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 Pasadena?
The federal per diem benchmark in Pasadena 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 Pasadena?
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Your Nuc Med Tech pay reportPasadena, 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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