Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Essentia Health · Brainerd, MN
Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the Burnsville area earn a median of $50.30 per hour, about $104,630 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $49.68 and $53.13. That ranks 21st of 93 U.S. metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay, and 37th of 92 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Burnsville. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Burnsville.
The metro median is 1% above the Minnesota statewide median of $49.93 per hour. Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 100 nuclear medicine technologists employed in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.48).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $45.05 | $93,700 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $49.68 | $103,330 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Median | $50.30 | $104,630 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $53.13 | $110,510 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $55.51 | $115,460 | 19% 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.
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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| Item | Federal 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).
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Essentia Health · Brainerd, MN
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CMS lists 1 hospital in Burnsville, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nuclear medicine technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital Burnsville, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley, MN | 4 mi | $50.30/hr | 55,272 |
| Bloomington, MN | 5 mi | $50.30/hr | 88,344 |
Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Minnesota · Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs nationwide
CNMT or ARRT(N) certification. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Burnsville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area have a median pay of $50.30 per hour, about $104,630 a year. The middle half earn between $49.68 and $53.13 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington ranks 37th of 92 metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 21st of 93 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.
CMS lists 1 hospital in Burnsville, led by M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
CNMT or ARRT(N) certification. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
The federal per diem benchmark in Burnsville 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.
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