CA · San Leandro · Updated October 15, 2026

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in San Leandro, CA

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the San Leandro area earn a median of $87.76 per hour, about $182,530 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $76.02 and $92.13. That ranks 2nd of 93 U.S. metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay, and 2nd of 92 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in San Leandro. Tell us your role and we email current openings near San Leandro.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in San Leandro, CA

The metro median is 18% above the California statewide median of $74.62 per hour. Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 170 nuclear medicine technologists employed in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.66).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$63.32$131,71036% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$76.02$158,12063% above U.S. median
Median$87.76$182,53088% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$92.13$191,63098% above U.S. median
Top 10%$99.00$205,920112% above U.S. median

How San Leandro ranks

  • 2nd of 93 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 2nd of 92 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 San Leandro

  • Overall prices in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont run 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 95% above the U.S. average (index 194.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $87.76 median hour buys what $75.91 buys at the national price level, 63% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$3,159
  • Per year: $157,968
  • Per month: $13,164

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in San Leandro

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$145
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,659
13-week assignment$21,567

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 San Leandro 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
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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
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Hospitals in San Leandro

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Leandro
San Leandro, CA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Willow Rock Center
San Leandro, CA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot 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
Oakland, CA6 mi$87.76/hr443,554
Alameda, CA6 mi$87.76/hr78,795

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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 San Leandro, CA?

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area have a median pay of $87.76 per hour, about $182,530 a year. The middle half earn between $76.02 and $92.13 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is San Leandro a good place for nuclear medicine technologists once cost of living is counted?

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont ranks 2nd of 92 metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 2nd of 93 before adjusting. Overall prices run 16% above the U.S. average.

Where do nuclear medicine technologists work in San Leandro?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in San Leandro, led by Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Leandro. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a California license to work in San Leandro 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 San Leandro?

The federal per diem benchmark in San Leandro is $145 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,659 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 reportSan Leandro, 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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