NJ · Paterson · Updated October 15, 2026

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Paterson, NJ

Pay for nuclear medicine technologists in the Paterson area centers on $56.52 per hour, or about $117,560 a year. The lower quarter earns under $50.95 and the upper quarter over $60.04. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Paterson. That ranks 10th of 93 U.S. metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay, and 21st of 92 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Paterson and what they pay.

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Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Paterson, NJ

The metro median is 6% above the New Jersey statewide median of $53.37 per hour. Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 1,050 nuclear medicine technologists employed in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.02).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$47.55$98,9002% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$50.95$105,9809% above U.S. median
Median$56.52$117,56021% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$60.04$124,88029% above U.S. median
Top 10%$63.59$132,27036% above U.S. median

How Paterson ranks

  • 10th of 93 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 21st 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 Paterson

  • Overall prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 49% above the U.S. average (index 148.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $56.52 median hour buys what $50.21 buys at the national price level, 8% 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.

Estimate your Paterson paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,035
  • Per year: $101,736
  • Per month: $8,478

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Paterson

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$156
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,694
13-week assignment$22,022

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 Paterson

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St Joseph's University Medical Center Inc
Paterson, NJ
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5No

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
Clifton, NJ4 mi$56.52/hr90,322
Passaic, NJ4 mi$56.52/hr70,722

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License and tax basics in New Jersey

CNMT or ARRT(N) certification. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

New Jersey 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 Paterson, NJ?

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area have a median pay of $56.52 per hour, about $117,560 a year. The middle half earn between $50.95 and $60.04 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

New York-Newark-Jersey City ranks 21st of 92 metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 10th of 93 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nuclear medicine technologists in Paterson?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Paterson.

Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Paterson as a nuclear medicine technologist?

CNMT or ARRT(N) certification. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey 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 Paterson?

The federal per diem benchmark in Paterson is $156 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,694 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

  • Central Maine Healthcare CorporationPassaic, NJ · 3 postings$44.49/ hr$37–$55
  • 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$38Median$45.44High$65

5 Nuc Med Tech postings with published pay in New Jersey, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 5 Nuc Med Tech roles

  1. Nuclear Medicine TechnicianPermanent
    $44.00–$74.80/ hour
    Centrastate Healthcare System · Manalapan, NJ · posted 4 days ago
  2. Nuclear Medicine TechnologistPermanent
    $37.11–$51.87/ hour
    Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Passaic, NJ · posted 6 days ago

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