NC · Jacksonville · Updated October 15, 2026

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Jacksonville, NC

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in North Carolina earn a median of $40.30 per hour, about $83,820 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $36.19 and $46.06. That is 14% below the U.S. median of $46.64 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Jacksonville. The free report below lists employers near Jacksonville and what they pay.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Jacksonville, NC

Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 530 nuclear medicine technologists employed in North Carolina.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.50$65,52032% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$36.19$75,28022% below U.S. median
Median$40.30$83,82014% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$46.06$95,8001% below U.S. median
Top 10%$47.93$99,6903% 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 Jacksonville

  • Overall prices in Jacksonville run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 28% below the U.S. average (index 72.1).

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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,451
  • Per year: $72,540
  • Per month: $6,045

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

Travel assignment per diem in Jacksonville

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).

Open Nuclear Medicine Technologist roles in North Carolina

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Jacksonville as they open.

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Hospitals in Jacksonville

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Jacksonville, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nuclear medicine technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Onslow Memorial Hospital
Jacksonville, NC
Acute careGovernment and federal1 of 5Yes
Brynn Marr Hosp
Jacksonville, NC
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedYes

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
Wilmington, NC46 mi$40.30/hr125,284
Greenville, NC60 mi$40.30/hr95,138
Rocky Mount, NC89 mi$40.30/hr54,541
Fayetteville, NC93 mi$40.30/hr209,496
Raleigh, NC104 mi$40.30/hr499,825
Wake Forest, NC106 mi$40.30/hr56,764

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in North Carolina · Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in North Carolina

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

North Carolina taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

North Carolina state guide

Other healthcare roles in Jacksonville

Jacksonville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Jacksonville, NC?

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in North Carolina have a median pay of $40.30 per hour, about $83,820 a year. The middle half earn between $36.19 and $46.06 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do nuclear medicine technologists work in Jacksonville?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Jacksonville, led by Onslow Memorial Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Jacksonville as a nuclear medicine technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Jacksonville is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 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 Jacksonville?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Advocate HealthCharlotte, NC · 2 postings$42.00/ hr$42–$42
  • 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

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your North Carolina list

2What they are offering now

Low$37Median$49.38High$65

93 Nuc Med Tech postings with published pay in the US, 66 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Nuc Med Tech roles

  1. Nuclear Medicine TechnologistPermanent
    $42.00–$42.00/ hour
    Advocate Health · North Carolina · posted 8 days ago
  2. Nuclear Medicine Technologist - MMPPermanent
    $42.00–$42.00/ hour
    Advocate Health · Charlotte, NC · posted 16 days ago

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