PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Nuclear Medicine Technologist II
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
$45.26–$67.32/ hour
Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Pearland, TX
Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the Pearland area earn a median of $49.21 per hour, about $102,350 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $44.70 and $49.96. That ranks 25th of 93 U.S. metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay, and 23rd of 92 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Pearland and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Pearland.
- $49.21median pay per hour, Houston
- $45–$50typical range per hour
- 320employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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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 320 nuclear medicine technologists employed in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.88).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $40.00 | $83,200 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $44.70 | $92,980 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Median | $49.21 | $102,350 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.96 | $103,920 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $55.49 | $115,420 | 19% above U.S. median |
How Pearland ranks
- 25th of 93 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 23rd of 92 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Pearland
- Overall prices in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands run 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $49.21 median hour buys what $49.89 buys at the national price level, 7% 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.
Estimate your Pearland paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,772
- Per year: $88,578
- Per month: $7,382
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Pearland
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $128 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,456 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,928 |
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).
Hospitals in Pearland
CMS lists 1 hospital in Pearland, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nuclear medicine technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hca Houston Healthcare Pearland Pearland, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasadena, TX | 12 mi | $49.21/hr | 149,617 |
| Missouri City, TX | 13 mi | $49.21/hr | 78,582 |
| Beaumont, TX | 80 mi | $46.19/hr | 112,893 |
| Port Arthur, TX | 89 mi | $46.19/hr | 55,799 |
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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Common questions
How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Pearland, TX?
Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area have a median pay of $49.21 per hour, about $102,350 a year. The middle half earn between $44.70 and $49.96 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Pearland a good place for nuclear medicine technologists once cost of living is counted?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands ranks 23rd of 92 metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 25th of 93 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring nuclear medicine technologists in Pearland?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Pearland.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Pearland 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 Pearland?
The federal per diem benchmark in Pearland is $128 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,456 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 Pearland?
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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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Low$37Median$49.38High$65
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3Open now: 2 Nuc Med Tech roles
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist IIPermanent$45.26–$67.32/ hour
- Nuclear Medicine TechnicianPermanent$78k–$102k/ year
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