FL · Bradenton · Updated October 15, 2026

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Bradenton, FL

Pay for nuclear medicine technologists in the Bradenton area centers on $42.53 per hour, or about $88,450 a year. The lower quarter earns under $42.53 and the upper quarter over $44.33. That is 9% below the U.S. median of $46.64 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Bradenton. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bradenton.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Bradenton, FL

The metro median is in line with the Florida statewide median of $42.53 per hour. Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$39.03$81,18016% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$42.53$88,4609% below U.S. median
Median$42.53$88,4509% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$44.33$92,2105% below U.S. median
Top 10%$51.12$106,33010% 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 Bradenton

  • Overall prices in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota run 2% above the U.S. average (index 102.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 28% above the U.S. average (index 128.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $42.53 median hour buys what $41.53 buys at the national price level, 11% below 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$1,531
  • Per year: $76,554
  • Per month: $6,380
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Bradenton

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$160
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,680
13-week assignment$21,840

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).

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Hospitals in Bradenton

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Bradenton, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nuclear medicine technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
Bradenton, FL
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Manatee Memorial Hospital
Bradenton, FL
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Hca Florida Blake Hospital
Bradenton, FL
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Centerstone Of Florida
Bradenton, FL
PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedNo
Suncoast Behavioral Health Center
Bradenton, FL
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
Sarasota, FL11 mi$42.53/hr57,764
St. Petersburg, FL19 mi$44.61/hr267,102
Pinellas Park, FL27 mi$44.61/hr53,503
Largo, FL31 mi$44.61/hr82,337
Tampa, FL34 mi$44.61/hr414,547
Clearwater, FL36 mi$44.61/hr116,811

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Florida · Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Florida

CNMT or ARRT(N) certification. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

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Common questions

How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Bradenton, FL?

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area have a median pay of $42.53 per hour, about $88,450 a year. The middle half earn between $42.53 and $44.33 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do nuclear medicine technologists work in Bradenton?

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Bradenton, led by Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Bradenton as a nuclear medicine technologist?

CNMT or ARRT(N) certification. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida 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 Bradenton?

The federal per diem benchmark in Bradenton is $160 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,680 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 Bradenton?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • AkuminStockton, CA · 5 postings$73.41/ hr$66–$100
  • AkuminMount Vernon, WA · 3 postings$71.23/ hr$55–$79
  • MultiCarePuyallup, WA · 4 postings$61.43/ hr$46–$79
  • Sentara HealthcareNorfolk, VA · 10 postings$55.44/ hr$45–$71

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2What they are offering now

Low$37Median$49.38High$65

93 Nuc Med Tech postings with published pay in the US, 66 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Nuc Med Tech roles

  1. Nuclear Medicine Technologist $7,500 Sign On Bonus!Permanent
    $40.00–$50.00/ hour
    RadNet · Port St. Lucie, FL · posted 24 days ago

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