IN · Hammond · Updated October 15, 2026

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Hammond, IN

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the Hammond area earn a median of $49.60 per hour, about $103,170 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $44.23 and $53.00. That ranks 23rd of 93 U.S. metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay, and 38th of 92 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Hammond and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Hammond.

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Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Hammond, IN

The metro median is 7% above the Indiana statewide median of $46.53 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 Hammond 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 Hammond

  • 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 Hammond 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 Hammond

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).

Hospitals in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area

CMS lists 72 hospitals in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, 22 of the 52 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nuclear medicine technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital
Evanston, IL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital
Dekalb, IL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Northwestern Medicine Mchenry
Mchenry, IL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Silver Cross Hospital And Medical Centers
New Lenox, IL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
St Alexius Medical Center
Hoffman Estates, IL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Advocate Condell Medical Center
Libertyville, IL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
Downers Grove, IL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge, IL
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
Gary, IN8 mi$49.60/hr67,555
Oak Lawn, IL15 mi$49.60/hr56,531

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License and tax basics in Indiana

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

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

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Common questions

How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Hammond, IN?

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 Hammond 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 Hammond?

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 Hammond.

Do I need a Indiana license to work in Hammond as a nuclear medicine technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Hammond 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 Hammond?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Eight Eleven Group, LLCBloomington, IN · 1 wage offer$45.00/ hr$45–$45
  • 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

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