FL · Homestead · Updated October 15, 2026

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Homestead, FL

Pay for nuclear medicine technologists in the Homestead area centers on $45.23 per hour, or about $94,080 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.60 and the upper quarter over $50.22. That ranks 50th of 93 U.S. metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay, and 89th of 92 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Homestead. The free report below lists employers near Homestead and what they pay.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Homestead, FL

The metro median is 6% above the Florida statewide median of $42.53 per hour. Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 510 nuclear medicine technologists employed in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.66).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$33.65$69,99028% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.60$80,29017% below U.S. median
Median$45.23$94,0803% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$50.22$104,4608% above U.S. median
Top 10%$56.78$118,10022% above U.S. median

How Homestead ranks

  • 50th of 93 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 89th of 92 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 13 Florida 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 Homestead

  • Overall prices in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach run 14% above the U.S. average (index 114.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 56% above the U.S. average (index 155.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $45.23 median hour buys what $39.62 buys at the national price level, 15% 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$1,628
  • Per year: $81,414
  • Per month: $6,784
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Homestead

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$176
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,876
13-week assignment$24,388

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 Florida

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Hospitals in Homestead

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Homestead Hospital
Homestead, FL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

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
Coral Gables, FL19 mi$45.23/hr50,379
Doral, FL25 mi$45.23/hr83,625

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.

Florida state guide

Other healthcare roles in Homestead

Homestead city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

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

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area have a median pay of $45.23 per hour, about $94,080 a year. The middle half earn between $38.60 and $50.22 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach ranks 89th of 92 metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 50th of 93 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.

Where do nuclear medicine technologists work in Homestead?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Homestead, led by Homestead Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Homestead 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 Homestead?

The federal per diem benchmark in Homestead is $176 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,876 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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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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