TX · Corpus Christi · Updated October 15, 2026

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Corpus Christi, TX

The median nuclear medicine technologist pay in Texas is $46.19 per hour ($96,060 a year), with the typical range running from $41.02 to $50.05. That is 1% below the U.S. median of $46.64 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Corpus Christi. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Corpus Christi.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Corpus Christi, TX

Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 1,040 nuclear medicine technologists employed in Texas.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.35$77,69020% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$41.02$85,32012% below U.S. median
Median$46.19$96,0601% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$50.05$104,1007% above U.S. median
Top 10%$55.00$114,40018% 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 Corpus Christi

  • Overall prices in Corpus Christi run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 15% below the U.S. average (index 84.9).

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$1,663
  • Per year: $83,142
  • Per month: $6,928
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Corpus Christi

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 Texas

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Hospitals in Corpus Christi

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Corpus Christi Medical Center,The
Corpus Christi, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Driscoll Childrens Hospital
Corpus Christi, TX
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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
Victoria, TX75 mi$46.19/hr66,020
Harlingen, TX113 mi$46.19/hr72,234
Edinburg, TX116 mi$46.19/hr108,733
Brownsville, TX123 mi$46.19/hr191,967
McAllen, TX125 mi$46.19/hr148,782
Pharr, TX127 mi$46.19/hr81,142

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

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Common questions

How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Corpus Christi, TX?

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Texas have a median pay of $46.19 per hour, about $96,060 a year. The middle half earn between $41.02 and $50.05 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do nuclear medicine technologists work in Corpus Christi?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Corpus Christi, led by Corpus Christi Medical Center,The. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi?

The federal per diem benchmark in Corpus Christi 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 Corpus Christi?

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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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