IL · Naperville · Updated October 15, 2026

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Naperville, IL

The median nuclear medicine technologist pay in the Naperville area is $49.60 per hour ($103,170 a year), with the typical range running from $44.23 to $53.00. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Naperville and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Naperville. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Naperville.

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Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Naperville, IL

The metro median is 1% above the Illinois statewide median of $48.96 per hour. Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 500 nuclear medicine technologists employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.01).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$40.59$84,43013% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$44.23$92,0005% below U.S. median
Median$49.60$103,1706% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$53.00$110,24014% above U.S. median
Top 10%$58.05$120,74024% above U.S. median

How Naperville ranks

  • 23rd of 93 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 38th of 92 after adjusting for local prices

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 Naperville

  • Overall prices in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 112.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $49.60 median hour buys what $47.88 buys at the national price level, 3% above 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.

Estimate your Naperville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,786
  • Per year: $89,280
  • Per month: $7,440

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Naperville

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$114
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,316
13-week assignment$17,108

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).

Hospitals in Naperville

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Naperville, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nuclear medicine technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Edward Hospital
Naperville, IL
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Linden Oaks At Edward
Naperville, IL
PsychiatricNonprofitNot 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
Bolingbrook, IL5 mi$49.60/hr74,756
Aurora, IL7 mi$49.60/hr180,710

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Illinois · Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Illinois

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

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

Illinois state guide

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Common questions

How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Naperville, IL?

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $49.60 per hour, about $103,170 a year. The middle half earn between $44.23 and $53.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 38th of 92 metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 23rd of 93 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nuclear medicine technologists in Naperville?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Naperville.

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Naperville as a nuclear medicine technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Naperville is $114 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,316 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 Naperville?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Memorial Health SystemSpringfield, IL · 1 wage offer$47.72/ hr$48–$48
  • MercyIllinois · 2 postings$46.54/ hr$37–$58
  • Southern Illinois HealthcareIllinois · 3 postings$45.67/ hr$36–$56

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$36Median$45.67High$56

8 Nuc Med Tech postings with published pay in Illinois, 1 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 8 Nuc Med Tech roles

  1. Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Days, PRNPer diem
    $36.56–$54.85/ hour
    Mercy · Illinois · posted 14 days ago
  2. Nuclear Medicine Technologist, FloatPermanent
    $36.56–$58.20/ hour
    Mercy · Illinois · posted 30+ days ago

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