MD · Gaithersburg · Updated October 15, 2026

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Gaithersburg, MD

The median nuclear medicine technologist pay in the Gaithersburg area is $49.45 per hour ($102,850 a year), with the typical range running from $46.36 to $52.37. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Gaithersburg and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 20 hospitals in the Gaithersburg metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Gaithersburg.

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Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Gaithersburg, MD

The metro median is 7% above the Maryland statewide median of $46.42 per hour. Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 250 nuclear medicine technologists employed in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.73).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$41.08$85,45012% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$46.36$96,4301% below U.S. median
Median$49.45$102,8506% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$52.37$108,93012% above U.S. median
Top 10%$59.26$123,26027% above U.S. median

How Gaithersburg ranks

  • 24th of 93 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 54th 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 Gaithersburg

  • Overall prices in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria run 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $49.45 median hour buys what $45.42 buys at the national price level, 3% below 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 Gaithersburg paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,780
  • Per year: $89,010
  • Per month: $7,418

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Gaithersburg

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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area

CMS lists 20 hospitals in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area, 5 of the 15 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nuclear medicine technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Inova Alexandria Hospital
Alexandria, VA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Fairfax, VA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5No
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Falls Church, VA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Sibley Memorial Hospital
Washington, DC
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Alexandria, VA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Frederick Health Hospital
Frederick, MD
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Mary Washington Hospital
Fredericksburg, VA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
Fredericksburg, VA
Acute careFor-profit3 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
Rockville, MD5 mi$49.45/hr68,417
Washington, DC19 mi$49.45/hr702,250
Baltimore, MD33 mi$44.91/hr568,271
Lancaster, PA78 mi$41.50/hr58,441
Harrisburg, PA80 mi$39.66/hr50,649
Wilmington, DE98 mi$47.53/hr73,176

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License and tax basics in Maryland

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

Maryland 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 Gaithersburg, MD?

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area have a median pay of $49.45 per hour, about $102,850 a year. The middle half earn between $46.36 and $52.37 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria ranks 54th of 92 metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 24th of 93 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nuclear medicine technologists in Gaithersburg?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Gaithersburg.

Do I need a Maryland license to work in Gaithersburg as a nuclear medicine technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • University of Maryland Medical SystemTowson, MD · 2 postings$47.66/ hr$38–$58
  • 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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2What they are offering now

Low$37Median$47.94High$61

5 Nuc Med Tech postings with published pay in Maryland, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 5 Nuc Med Tech roles

  1. Nuclear Medicine TechnologistPermanent
    $37.59–$58.29/ hour
    Trinity Health · Germantown, MD · posted 3 days ago
  2. Multi-Modality Technician (PET/Nuclear Medicine Technologist), Variable Part Time Day Shift, Outpatient ImagingPermanent
    $37.17–$64.44/ hour
    Adventist Health · Rockville, MD · posted 6 days ago

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