PermanentPosted today
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Veterans Health Administration · Atlanta, GA
$100k–$130k/ year
New this week
Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Macon, GA
Pay for nuclear medicine technologists in Georgia centers on $43.00 per hour, or about $89,450 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.98 and the upper quarter over $49.74. That is 8% below the U.S. median of $46.64 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Macon. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Macon.
- $43.00median pay per hour, Georgia
- $38–$50typical range per hour
- 89cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Macon, GA
Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 550 nuclear medicine technologists employed in Georgia.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $32.62 | $67,850 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.98 | $79,000 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $43.00 | $89,450 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.74 | $103,460 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $52.86 | $109,950 | 13% 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 Macon
- Overall prices in Macon-Bibb County run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 41% below the U.S. average (index 58.9).
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.
Get the Macon Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay report
Named employers near Macon, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportEstimate your Macon 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 Macon
| Item | Federal 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
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Macon as they open.
For youUpdated weekly
110+ more Nuclear Medicine Technologist roles for you in Georgia
Most are never shown on this page. Tell us your role and get the full list, with the pay on every one, in your inbox within 24 hours.
- Free
- No card
- Email only, no calls
Hospitals in Macon
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Macon, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nuclear medicine technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Macon North Hospital Macon, GA | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Coliseum Medical Centers, Llc, Dba Macon, GA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center Macon, GA | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins, GA | 15 mi | $43.00/hr | 86,199 |
| Stonecrest, GA | 66 mi | $47.32/hr | 61,015 |
| Columbus, GA | 72 mi | $43.00/hr | 201,830 |
| South Fulton, GA | 77 mi | $47.32/hr | 112,003 |
| Atlanta, GA | 78 mi | $47.32/hr | 520,070 |
| Athens, GA | 81 mi | $43.00/hr | 128,691 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Macon
Macon city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Macon, 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 Macon?
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Macon, led by Piedmont Macon North Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Georgia license to work in Macon 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 Macon?
The federal per diem benchmark in Macon 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 Macon?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Macon and across Georgia. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Macon.
Free for every candidate
What do employers near Macon pay nuclear medicine technologists? Get the report.
Tell us your role and city. Within 24 hours you get an email with three things, by employer name. It costs you nothing, because employers pay us.
- 1Pay for your role at other hospitals
The hourly pay at named employers near you, so you see who pays most.
- 2What they are offering now
The pay range and median across current postings, and how many were posted this month.
- 3Roles open for you right now
Every current opening near you with pay, shift and start date. Reply with one click.
Get your free pay report
110+ Nuclear Medicine Technologist roles in Georgia, sent free by email
Tell us who you are and what you do. We email the report within 24 hours on business days.
Valorem Health Shift ReportFrom your recruiting team · [email protected]
Your Nuc Med Tech pay reportTop-paying hospitals shown · your Georgia list by name comes with the full report
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
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your Georgia list
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
- Nuclear Medicine TechnologistPermanent$100k–$130k/ year
Each one has pay, shift and start date.
I'm interestedOne click. A recruiter writes only after you reply.