TX · Austin · Updated October 15, 2026

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Austin, TX

The median nuclear medicine technologist pay in the Austin area is $47.91 per hour ($99,640 a year), with the typical range running from $41.64 to $50.25. That ranks 30th of 93 U.S. metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay, and 33rd of 92 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 15 hospitals in Austin. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Austin.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Austin, TX

The metro median is 4% above the Texas statewide median of $46.19 per hour. Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 60 nuclear medicine technologists employed in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area, 0.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.44).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$38.00$79,04019% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$41.64$86,61011% below U.S. median
Median$47.91$99,6403% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$50.25$104,5208% above U.S. median
Top 10%$55.35$115,13019% above U.S. median

How Austin ranks

  • 30th of 93 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 33rd of 92 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 4 Texas metro areas

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 Austin

  • Overall prices in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% above the U.S. average (index 120.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $47.91 median hour buys what $48.85 buys at the national price level, 5% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,725
  • Per year: $86,238
  • Per month: $7,186
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Austin

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$176
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,792
13-week assignment$23,296

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).

Open Nuclear Medicine Technologist roles in Texas

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Hospitals in Austin

CMS lists 15 hospitals in Austin, 3 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nuclear medicine technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ascension Seton Northwest
Austin, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Dell Seton Med Center At The University Of Tx
Austin, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5No
St David's Medical Center
Austin, TX
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
Austin, TX
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
North Austin Medical Center
Austin, TX
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
St David's South Austin Medical Center
Austin, TX
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Ascension Seton Southwest
Austin, TX
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedYes
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- Austin
Austin, TX
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedNo
Dell Children's Medical Center
Austin, TX
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
Northwest Hills Surgical Hospital
Austin, TX
Acute careNonprofitNot 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
Pflugerville, TX14 mi$47.91/hr66,819
Cedar Park, TX15 mi$47.91/hr78,380
New Braunfels, TX47 mi$43.29/hr116,477
Killeen, TX54 mi$46.19/hr160,616
Temple, TX60 mi$46.19/hr96,267
San Antonio, TX74 mi$43.29/hr1,526,656

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Texas · Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Texas

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

Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Texas state guide

Other healthcare roles in Austin

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Common questions

How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Austin, TX?

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro area have a median pay of $47.91 per hour, about $99,640 a year. The middle half earn between $41.64 and $50.25 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos ranks 33rd of 92 metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 30th of 93 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Where do nuclear medicine technologists work in Austin?

CMS lists 15 hospitals in Austin, led by Ascension Seton Northwest. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Austin as a nuclear medicine technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Austin is $176 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,792 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

  • Baylor University Medical CenterDallas, TX · 1 wage offer$44.97/ hr$45–$45
  • 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$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 Technologist IIPermanent
    $45.26–$67.32/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX · posted 9 days ago
  2. Nuclear Medicine TechnicianPermanent
    $78k–$102k/ year
    Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Hood, TX · posted 30+ days ago

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