GA · Columbus · Updated October 15, 2026

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Columbus, GA

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Georgia earn a median of $43.00 per hour, about $89,450 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.98 and $49.74. That is 8% below the U.S. median of $46.64 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Columbus. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Columbus.

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Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Columbus, GA

Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 550 nuclear medicine technologists employed in Georgia.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.62$67,85030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.98$79,00019% below U.S. median
Median$43.00$89,4508% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$49.74$103,4607% above U.S. median
Top 10%$52.86$109,95013% 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.

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What your pay buys in Columbus

  • Overall prices in Columbus run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 39% below the U.S. average (index 61.2).

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.

Estimate your Columbus paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,548
  • Per year: $77,400
  • Per month: $6,450

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Georgia. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Columbus

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).

Open Nuclear Medicine Technologist roles in Georgia

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Hospitals in Columbus

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside
Columbus, GA
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5No
St Francis Hospital- Emory Healthcare
Columbus, GA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5No
Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
Columbus, GA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
West Central Georgia Regional Hospital
Columbus, GA
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot 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
Warner Robins, GA71 mi$43.00/hr86,199
Macon, GA72 mi$43.00/hr157,056
Albany, GA76 mi$43.00/hr66,705
South Fulton, GA80 mi$47.32/hr112,003
Montgomery, AL82 mi$37.64/hr195,818
Atlanta, GA90 mi$47.32/hr520,070

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Georgia · Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Georgia

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

Georgia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Georgia state guide

Other healthcare roles in Columbus

Columbus city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Columbus, GA?

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Georgia have a median pay of $43.00 per hour, about $89,450 a year. The middle half earn between $37.98 and $49.74 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do nuclear medicine technologists work in Columbus?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Columbus, led by Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Georgia license to work in Columbus as a nuclear medicine technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Columbus 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 Columbus?

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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 TechnologistPermanent
    $100k–$130k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Atlanta, GA · posted today

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