Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Essentia Health · Brainerd, MN
The median nuclear medicine technologist pay in the Eden Prairie area is $50.30 per hour ($104,630 a year), with the typical range running from $49.68 to $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 18 hospitals in the Eden Prairie metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Eden Prairie.
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 | $148 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,680 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,840 |
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).
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Essentia Health · Brainerd, MN
Essentia Health · Brainerd, MN
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CMS lists 18 hospitals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area, 9 of the 14 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 Southdale Hospital Edina, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Maple Grove Hospital Maple Grove, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Minneapolis Va Medical Center Minneapolis, MN | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital Minneapolis, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Cambridge Medical Center Cambridge, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital Burnsville, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| M Health Fairview University Of Mn Medical Center Minneapolis, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital Woodbury, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ridgeview Medical Center Waconia, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Allina United Hospital Saint Paul, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edina, MN | 6 mi | $50.30/hr | 53,564 |
| Minnetonka, MN | 6 mi | $50.30/hr | 52,651 |
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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Eden Prairie 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 18 hospitals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area, led by M Health Fairview Southdale 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 Eden Prairie is $148 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,680 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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