MN · Coon Rapids · Updated October 15, 2026

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Coon Rapids, MN

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the Coon Rapids 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 Coon Rapids. The free report below lists employers near Coon Rapids and what they pay.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Coon Rapids, MN

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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$45.05$93,7003% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$49.68$103,3307% above U.S. median
Median$50.30$104,6308% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$53.13$110,51014% above U.S. median
Top 10%$55.51$115,46019% above U.S. median

How Coon Rapids ranks

  • 21st of 93 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 37th 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 Coon Rapids

  • Overall prices in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington run 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $50.30 median hour buys what $47.99 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,811
  • Per year: $90,540
  • Per month: $7,545

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Coon Rapids

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).

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Hospitals in Coon Rapids

CMS lists 1 hospital in Coon Rapids, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nuclear medicine technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mercy Hospital
Coon Rapids, MN
Acute careNonprofit3 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
Brooklyn Park, MN5 mi$50.30/hr82,893
Blaine, MN5 mi$50.30/hr75,172

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Minnesota · Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Minnesota

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.

Minnesota 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 Coon Rapids, MN?

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).

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

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.

Where do nuclear medicine technologists work in Coon Rapids?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Coon Rapids, led by Mercy Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Coon Rapids as a nuclear medicine technologist?

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.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Coon Rapids?

The federal per diem benchmark in Coon Rapids 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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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Essentia HealthVirginia, MN · 5 postings$48.36/ hr$37–$59
  • 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$48.79High$59

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

3Open now: 6 Nuc Med Tech roles

  1. Nuclear Medicine TechnologistPermanent
    $39.37–$59.06/ hour
    Essentia Health · Brainerd, MN · posted 29 days ago
  2. Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Casual/PRNPer diem
    $39.37–$59.06/ hour
    Essentia Health · Brainerd, MN · posted 29 days ago

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