PermanentPosted today
PET/CT Technologist
Akumin · San Bernardino, CA
$65.59–$100.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Riverside, CA
Pay for nuclear medicine technologists in the Riverside area centers on $64.85 per hour, or about $134,880 a year. The lower quarter earns under $59.52 and the upper quarter over $74.67. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Riverside. That ranks 7th of 93 U.S. metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay, and 7th of 92 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Riverside and what they pay.
- $64.85median pay per hour, Riverside
- $60–$75typical range per hour
- 160employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Nuclear Medicine Technologist roles near Riverside
Roles in other cities of the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area.
For youUpdated weekly
80+ more Nuclear Medicine Technologist roles for you in Riverside, CA
Most are never shown on this page. Tell us your role and get the full list, with the pay on every one, in your inbox within 24 hours.
- Free
- No card
- Email only, no calls
Get the Riverside Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay report
Named employers near Riverside, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportNuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Riverside, CA
The metro median is 13% below the California statewide median of $74.62 per hour. Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 160 nuclear medicine technologists employed in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.83).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $50.23 | $104,480 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $59.52 | $123,800 | 28% above U.S. median |
| Median | $64.85 | $134,880 | 39% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $74.67 | $155,310 | 60% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $77.67 | $161,550 | 67% above U.S. median |
How Riverside ranks
- 7th of 93 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 7th of 92 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th 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 Riverside
- Overall prices in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario run 6% above the U.S. average (index 106.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 29% above the U.S. average (index 129.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $64.85 median hour buys what $60.93 buys at the national price level, 31% 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 Riverside paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,335
- Per year: $116,730
- Per month: $9,728
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Riverside
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $167 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,771 |
| 13-week assignment | $23,023 |
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 Riverside
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Riverside, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nuclear medicine technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Riverside Riverside, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center Riverside, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Riverside Community Hospital Riverside, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Pacific Grove Hospital Riverside, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jurupa Valley, CA | 6 mi | $64.85/hr | 108,154 |
| Colton, CA | 9 mi | $64.85/hr | 53,528 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Riverside
Riverside city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Riverside, CA?
Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area have a median pay of $64.85 per hour, about $134,880 a year. The middle half earn between $59.52 and $74.67 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Riverside a good place for nuclear medicine technologists once cost of living is counted?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario ranks 7th of 92 metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 7th of 93 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring nuclear medicine technologists in Riverside?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Riverside.
Do I need a California license to work in Riverside 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 Riverside?
The federal per diem benchmark in Riverside is $167 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,771 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 Riverside?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Riverside and across California. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Riverside.
Free for every candidate
What do employers near Riverside pay nuclear medicine technologists? Get the report.
Tell us your role and city. Within 24 hours you get an email with three things, by employer name. It costs you nothing, because employers pay us.
- 1Pay for your role at other hospitals
The hourly pay at named employers near you, so you see who pays most.
- 2What they are offering now
The pay range and median across current postings, and how many were posted this month.
- 3Roles open for you right now
Every current opening near you with pay, shift and start date. Reply with one click.
Get your free pay report
230+ Nuclear Medicine Technologist roles in California, sent free by email
Tell us who you are and what you do. We email the report within 24 hours on business days.
Valorem Health Shift ReportFrom your recruiting team · [email protected]
Your Nuc Med Tech pay reportRiverside, 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.
I'm interestedOne click. A recruiter writes only after you reply.