Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Essentia Health · Duluth, MN
Pay for nuclear medicine technologists in Minnesota centers on $49.93 per hour, or about $103,850 a year. The lower quarter earns under $47.62 and the upper quarter over $52.64. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Duluth. That is 7% above the U.S. median of $46.64 per hour. The free report below lists employers near Duluth and what they pay.
Essentia Health · Duluth, MN
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Get my free pay reportNationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 180 nuclear medicine technologists employed in Minnesota.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $44.06 | $91,640 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $47.62 | $99,050 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Median | $49.93 | $103,850 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $52.64 | $109,490 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $54.97 | $114,340 | 18% 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.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Minnesota. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $184 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,890 |
| 13-week assignment | $24,570 |
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).
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Duluth, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center Duluth, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Lukes Hospital Duluth, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Essentia Health Duluth Duluth, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine, MN | 122 mi | $50.30/hr | 75,172 |
| Coon Rapids, MN | 124 mi | $50.30/hr | 63,807 |
| Brooklyn Park, MN | 129 mi | $50.30/hr | 82,893 |
| St. Cloud, MN | 130 mi | $49.93/hr | 72,145 |
| Maple Grove, MN | 131 mi | $50.30/hr | 72,739 |
| St. Paul, MN | 134 mi | $50.30/hr | 307,465 |
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.
Minnesota taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Duluth city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Minnesota have a median pay of $49.93 per hour, about $103,850 a year. The middle half earn between $47.62 and $52.64 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Duluth. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Duluth.
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 Duluth is $184 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,890 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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