TX · Dallas · Updated October 15, 2026

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Dallas, TX

The median nuclear medicine technologist pay in the Dallas area is $49.62 per hour ($103,200 a year), with the typical range running from $46.04 to $54.68. That ranks 22nd of 93 U.S. metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay, and 36th of 92 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 19 hospitals in Dallas. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Dallas.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Dallas, TX

The metro median is 7% above the Texas statewide median of $46.19 per hour. Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 270 nuclear medicine technologists employed in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.60).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$38.90$80,91017% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$46.04$95,7601% below U.S. median
Median$49.62$103,2006% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$54.68$113,73017% above U.S. median
Top 10%$57.62$119,85024% above U.S. median

How Dallas ranks

  • 22nd of 93 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 36th of 92 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st 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 Dallas

  • Overall prices in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 117.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $49.62 median hour buys what $48.13 buys at the national price level, 3% 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$1,786
  • Per year: $89,316
  • Per month: $7,443
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Dallas

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$175
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,785
13-week assignment$23,205

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).

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Hospitals in Dallas

CMS lists 19 hospitals in Dallas, 4 of the 11 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nuclear medicine technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas
Dallas, TX
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5Yes
Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
Dallas, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Ut Of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr.
Dallas, TX
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Dallas Medical Center
Dallas, TX
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Dallas Va Medical Center (Va North Texas Healthcare System)
Dallas, TX
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Medical City Dallas Hospital
Dallas, TX
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
Dallas, TX
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Dallas, TX
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Parkland Health & Hospital System
Dallas, TX
Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes

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
Mesquite, TX11 mi$49.62/hr150,140
Garland, TX11 mi$49.62/hr250,431

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.

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Other healthcare roles in Dallas

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Common questions

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

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area have a median pay of $49.62 per hour, about $103,200 a year. The middle half earn between $46.04 and $54.68 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ranks 36th of 92 metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 22nd of 93 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Where do nuclear medicine technologists work in Dallas?

CMS lists 19 hospitals in Dallas, led by Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Dallas 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 Dallas?

The federal per diem benchmark in Dallas is $175 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,785 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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