Per diemPosted 15 days ago
Intermittent Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Veterans Health Administration · Syracuse, NY
$85k–$110k/ year
Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Syracuse, NY
Nuclear Medicine Technologists in New York earn a median of $52.41 per hour, about $109,020 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $47.90 and $58.44. That is 12% above the U.S. median of $46.64 per hour. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Syracuse. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Syracuse.
- $52.41median pay per hour, New York
- $48–$58typical range per hour
- 1open roles with published pay
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Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 940 nuclear medicine technologists employed in New York.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $41.53 | $86,380 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $47.90 | $99,630 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Median | $52.41 | $109,020 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $58.44 | $121,560 | 25% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $62.41 | $129,810 | 34% 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 Syracuse
- Overall prices in Syracuse run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 19% below the U.S. average (index 80.7).
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 Syracuse paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,887
- Per year: $94,338
- Per month: $7,861
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for New York. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Syracuse
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $122 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,414 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,382 |
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 Syracuse
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Syracuse, 0 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nuclear medicine technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse Va Medical Center Syracuse, NY | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center Syracuse, NY | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Crouse Hospital Syracuse, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| St Joseph's Hospital Health Center Syracuse, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Hutchings Psychiatric Ctr Syracuse, NY | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utica, NY | 46 mi | $52.41/hr | 63,660 |
| Rochester, NY | 75 mi | $48.23/hr | 207,282 |
| Schenectady, NY | 113 mi | $50.40/hr | 69,495 |
| Scranton, PA | 116 mi | $41.50/hr | 75,905 |
| Albany, NY | 122 mi | $50.40/hr | 101,317 |
| Troy, NY | 127 mi | $50.40/hr | 51,065 |
Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in New York · Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in New York
CNMT or ARRT(N) certification. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
New York 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 Syracuse, NY?
Nuclear Medicine Technologists in New York have a median pay of $52.41 per hour, about $109,020 a year. The middle half earn between $47.90 and $58.44 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Who is hiring nuclear medicine technologists in Syracuse?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Syracuse. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Syracuse.
Do I need a New York license to work in Syracuse as a nuclear medicine technologist?
CNMT or ARRT(N) certification. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York 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 Syracuse?
The federal per diem benchmark in Syracuse is $122 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,414 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 employers
- Roswell Park Cancer InstituteBuffalo, NY · 1 wage offer$51.76/ hr$52–$52
- Glens Falls HospitalGlens Falls, NY · 2 postings$46.34/ hr$37–$56
- AkuminStockton, CA · 5 postings$73.41/ hr$66–$100
- AkuminMount Vernon, WA · 3 postings$71.23/ hr$55–$79
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2What they are offering now
Low$37Median$48.81High$68
6 Nuc Med Tech postings with published pay in New York, 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
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time & Part-Time Positions, Shift-Differentials)Permanent$37.07–$55.61/ hour
- Nuclear Medicine TechnologistPermanent$40.70–$61.05/ hour
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