FL · Ocala · Updated October 15, 2026

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Ocala, FL

The median nuclear medicine technologist pay in Florida is $42.53 per hour ($88,450 a year), with the typical range running from $38.61 to $47.65. That is 9% below the U.S. median of $46.64 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Ocala. The free report below lists employers near Ocala and what they pay.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Ocala, FL

Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 1,740 nuclear medicine technologists employed in Florida.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$36.41$75,73022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.61$80,31017% below U.S. median
Median$42.53$88,4509% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.65$99,1102% above U.S. median
Top 10%$51.50$107,12010% 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 Ocala

  • Overall prices in Ocala run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.2).

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 Florida. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Ocala

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Ocala

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Ocala, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nuclear medicine technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Adventhealth Ocala
Ocala, FL
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Marion Communtiy Hospital
Ocala, FL
Acute careFor-profit1 of 5Yes
The Vines Hospital
Ocala, 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
Gainesville, FL37 mi$39.85/hr148,720
Apopka, FL50 mi$45.45/hr62,777
Clermont, FL52 mi$45.45/hr50,851
Ocoee, FL56 mi$45.45/hr51,269
Sanford, FL59 mi$45.45/hr66,919
Deltona, FL60 mi$41.84/hr100,513

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 Ocala

Ocala city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

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

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Florida have a median pay of $42.53 per hour, about $88,450 a year. The middle half earn between $38.61 and $47.65 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do nuclear medicine technologists work in Ocala?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Ocala, led by Adventhealth Ocala. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Ocala is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 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 Ocala?

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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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