KS · Manhattan · Updated October 15, 2026

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Manhattan, KS

Pay for nuclear medicine technologists in Kansas centers on $40.49 per hour, or about $84,210 a year. The lower quarter earns under $34.14 and the upper quarter over $47.48. That is 13% below the U.S. median of $46.64 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Manhattan. The free report below lists employers near Manhattan and what they pay.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Manhattan, KS

Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 190 nuclear medicine technologists employed in Kansas.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.95$62,30036% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$34.14$71,01027% below U.S. median
Median$40.49$84,21013% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.48$98,7602% above U.S. median
Top 10%$50.94$105,9609% 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 Manhattan

  • Overall prices in Manhattan run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 28% below the U.S. average (index 72.0).

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$1,458
  • Per year: $72,882
  • Per month: $6,074

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

Travel assignment per diem in Manhattan

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 Manhattan

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc
Manhattan, KS
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Manhattan Surgical Hospital Llc
Manhattan, KS
Acute careOtherNot 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
Topeka, KS50 mi$40.49/hr125,467
Lawrence, KS74 mi$40.49/hr97,271
Shawnee, KS97 mi$47.47/hr69,724
Lenexa, KS98 mi$47.47/hr59,427
Olathe, KS98 mi$47.47/hr149,035
Kansas City, KS100 mi$47.47/hr156,752

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Kansas · Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Kansas

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

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

Kansas state guide

Other healthcare roles in Manhattan

Manhattan city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Manhattan, KS?

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Kansas have a median pay of $40.49 per hour, about $84,210 a year. The middle half earn between $34.14 and $47.48 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do nuclear medicine technologists work in Manhattan?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Manhattan, led by Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Kansas license to work in Manhattan as a nuclear medicine technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Manhattan 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 Manhattan?

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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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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.

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