CA · Porterville · Updated October 15, 2026

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Porterville, CA

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in California earn a median of $74.62 per hour, about $155,220 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $62.44 and $81.36. That is 60% above the U.S. median of $46.64 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Porterville. The free report below lists employers near Porterville and what they pay.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Porterville, CA

Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 1,380 nuclear medicine technologists employed in California.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$56.91$118,37022% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$62.44$129,88034% above U.S. median
Median$74.62$155,22060% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$81.36$169,23074% above U.S. median
Top 10%$89.06$185,24091% 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 Porterville

  • Overall prices in Visalia run in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.1).

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$2,686
  • Per year: $134,316
  • Per month: $11,193

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

Travel assignment per diem in Porterville

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$131
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,477
13-week assignment$19,201

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).

Open Nuclear Medicine Technologist roles in California

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Porterville as they open.

PermanentPosted today

PET/CT Technologist

Akumin · San Bernardino, CA

$65.59–$100.00/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req 2026-8416
Top 25% payNew this week
View role
PermanentPosted today

PET/CT Technologist

Akumin · Stockton, CA

$65.59–$81.22/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 2026-7665
New this week
View role
Per diemPosted 2 days ago

Nuclear Medicine Tech

CommonSpirit Health · Glendale, CA

$75.64–$75.64/ hour
  • PRN
  • Req 101921123920
New this week
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Hospitals in Porterville

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Sierra View Medical Center
Porterville, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Porterville Developmental Center
Porterville, CA
Acute careGovernment and federalNot 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
Tulare, CA20 mi$74.62/hr72,601
Delano, CA24 mi$74.62/hr53,198
Visalia, CA25 mi$74.62/hr146,271
Hanford, CA39 mi$74.62/hr60,594
Bakersfield, CA49 mi$74.62/hr417,468
Clovis, CA64 mi$75.56/hr127,993

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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Other healthcare roles in Porterville

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Common questions

How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Porterville, CA?

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in California have a median pay of $74.62 per hour, about $155,220 a year. The middle half earn between $62.44 and $81.36 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do nuclear medicine technologists work in Porterville?

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

Do I need a California license to work in Porterville 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 Porterville?

The federal per diem benchmark in Porterville is $131 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,477 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 Porterville?

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Your Nuc Med Tech pay reportPorterville, 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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