PermanentPosted 29 days ago
NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST
UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA
$42.83–$60.88/ hour
Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Worcester, MA
Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the Worcester area earn a median of $51.05 per hour, about $106,180 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $50.45 and $57.53. That ranks 18th of 93 U.S. metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay, and 24th of 92 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Worcester. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Worcester.
- $51.05median pay per hour, Worcester
- $50–$58typical range per hour
- 30employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 4% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $53.05 per hour. Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 30 nuclear medicine technologists employed in the Worcester metro area, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.85).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $48.43 | $100,730 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $50.45 | $104,940 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Median | $51.05 | $106,180 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $57.53 | $119,660 | 23% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $58.35 | $121,370 | 25% above U.S. median |
How Worcester ranks
- 18th of 93 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 24th 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 Worcester
- Overall prices in Worcester run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $51.05 median hour buys what $49.79 buys at the national price level, 7% 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 Worcester paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,838
- Per year: $91,890
- Per month: $7,658
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Worcester metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Worcester
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $135 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,505 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,565 |
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 Worcester
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Worcester, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nuclear medicine technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus Worcester, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| St Vincent Hospital Worcester, MA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Adcare Hospital Of Worcester Inc Worcester, MA | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Hospital For Behavioral Medicine Worcester, MA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Worcester Recovery Center And Hospital Worcester, MA | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framingham, MA | 19 mi | $53.24/hr | 73,361 |
| Waltham, MA | 30 mi | $53.24/hr | 65,849 |
| Newton, MA | 31 mi | $53.24/hr | 90,700 |
| Pawtucket, RI | 35 mi | $52.90/hr | 76,996 |
| Lowell, MA | 36 mi | $53.24/hr | 120,418 |
| Cambridge, MA | 36 mi | $53.24/hr | 121,186 |
Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Massachusetts · Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Massachusetts
CNMT or ARRT(N) certification. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Massachusetts 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 Worcester, MA?
Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the Worcester metro area have a median pay of $51.05 per hour, about $106,180 a year. The middle half earn between $50.45 and $57.53 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Worcester a good place for nuclear medicine technologists once cost of living is counted?
Worcester ranks 24th of 92 metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 18th of 93 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring nuclear medicine technologists in Worcester?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Worcester. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Worcester.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Worcester as a nuclear medicine technologist?
CNMT or ARRT(N) certification. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts 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 Worcester?
The federal per diem benchmark in Worcester is $135 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 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 Worcester?
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Your Nuc Med Tech pay reportWorcester, MA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 2 postings$56.58/ hr$50–$63
- Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 3 postings$55.14/ hr$50–$60
- UMass Memorial Health CareMilford, MA · 2 postings$50.00/ hr$34–$62
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$39Median$53.50High$63
8 Nuc Med Tech postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 5 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
- Nuclear Medicine TechnologistPermanent$50.00–$60.29/ hour
- Nuclear Medicine TechnologistPermanent$50.00–$60.29/ hour
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