MN · Duluth · Updated October 15, 2026

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in 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.

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Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Duluth, MN

Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 180 nuclear medicine technologists employed in Minnesota.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$44.06$91,6406% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$47.62$99,0502% above U.S. median
Median$49.93$103,8507% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$52.64$109,49013% above U.S. median
Top 10%$54.97$114,34018% 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.

What your pay buys in Duluth

  • Overall prices in Duluth run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 29% below the U.S. average (index 71.1).

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 Duluth paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,797
  • Per year: $89,874
  • Per month: $7,490

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Minnesota. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Duluth

ItemFederal 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).

Hospitals in Duluth

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.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center
Duluth, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
St Lukes Hospital
Duluth, MN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Essentia Health Duluth
Duluth, MN
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedNo

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
Blaine, MN122 mi$50.30/hr75,172
Coon Rapids, MN124 mi$50.30/hr63,807
Brooklyn Park, MN129 mi$50.30/hr82,893
St. Cloud, MN130 mi$49.93/hr72,145
Maple Grove, MN131 mi$50.30/hr72,739
St. Paul, MN134 mi$50.30/hr307,465

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.

Minnesota state guide

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Common questions

How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Duluth, MN?

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).

Who is hiring nuclear medicine technologists in Duluth?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Duluth. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Duluth.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Duluth 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 Duluth?

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.

Does Valorem Health place nuclear medicine technologists in Duluth?

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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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