Per diemPosted 8 days ago
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
CommonSpirit Health · Sacramento, CA
$73.98–$85.05/ hour
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Rocklin, CA
Pay for nuclear medicine technologists in the Rocklin area centers on $80.30 per hour, or about $167,020 a year. The lower quarter earns under $67.77 and the upper quarter over $86.36. The CMS hospital directory lists 15 hospitals in the Rocklin metro area. That ranks 3rd of 93 U.S. metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay, and 3rd of 92 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Rocklin.
- $80.30median pay per hour, Sacramento
- $68–$86typical range per hour
- 120employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 8% above the California statewide median of $74.62 per hour. Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 120 nuclear medicine technologists employed in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.99).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $61.61 | $128,150 | 32% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $67.77 | $140,960 | 45% above U.S. median |
| Median | $80.30 | $167,020 | 72% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $86.36 | $179,630 | 85% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $95.84 | $199,350 | 105% above U.S. median |
How Rocklin ranks
- 3rd of 93 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 3rd of 92 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Rocklin
- Overall prices in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom run 7% above the U.S. average (index 106.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 30% above the U.S. average (index 130.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $80.30 median hour buys what $75.28 buys at the national price level, 61% 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 Rocklin paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,891
- Per year: $144,540
- Per month: $12,045
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Rocklin
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $131 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,519 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,747 |
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 the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area
CMS lists 15 hospitals in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area, 8 of the 11 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nuclear medicine technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutter Roseville Medical Center Roseville, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital Woodland, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Roseville Roseville, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Hospital Of Folsom Folsom, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Sutter Davis Hospital Davis, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of California Davis Medical Center Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy General Hospital Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Methodist Hospital Of Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseville, CA | 5 mi | $80.30/hr | 163,304 |
| Lincoln, CA | 5 mi | $80.30/hr | 56,268 |
| Yuba City, CA | 31 mi | $74.62/hr | 69,148 |
| Lodi, CA | 47 mi | $74.62/hr | 68,642 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Rocklin, CA?
Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area have a median pay of $80.30 per hour, about $167,020 a year. The middle half earn between $67.77 and $86.36 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Rocklin a good place for nuclear medicine technologists once cost of living is counted?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom ranks 3rd of 92 metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 3rd of 93 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring nuclear medicine technologists in Rocklin?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Rocklin.
Do I need a California license to work in Rocklin 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 Rocklin?
The federal per diem benchmark in Rocklin is $131 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,519 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 reportRocklin, 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
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