TX · Laredo · Updated October 15, 2026

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Laredo, TX

Pay for nuclear medicine technologists in Texas centers on $46.19 per hour, or about $96,060 a year. The lower quarter earns under $41.02 and the upper quarter over $50.05. That is 1% below the U.S. median of $46.64 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Laredo. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Laredo.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Laredo, 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 Laredo

  • Overall prices in Laredo run 13% below the U.S. average (index 87.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 40% below the U.S. average (index 59.7).

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.

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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 Laredo

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 Laredo

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Doctors Hospital Of Laredo
Laredo, TX
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Laredo Medical Center
Laredo, TX
Acute careFor-profit4 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
Mission, TX118 mi$46.19/hr88,574
Edinburg, TX119 mi$46.19/hr108,733
McAllen, TX120 mi$46.19/hr148,782
Pharr, TX125 mi$46.19/hr81,142
Corpus Christi, TX142 mi$46.19/hr317,317
San Antonio, TX144 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

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Common questions

How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Laredo, 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 Laredo?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Laredo, led by Doctors Hospital Of Laredo. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Laredo 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 Laredo?

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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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