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Tenet Healthcare · San Antonio, TX
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in San Antonio, TX
Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the San Antonio area earn a median of $43.29 per hour, about $90,040 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.91 and $49.61. That ranks 58th of 93 U.S. metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay, and 52nd of 92 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 19 hospitals in San Antonio. Tell us your role and we email current openings near San Antonio.
- $43.29median pay per hour, San Antonio
- $38–$50typical range per hour
- 90employed in the metro area
- 95cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist
University Health System · San Antonio, TX
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in San Antonio, TX
The metro median is 6% below the Texas statewide median of $46.19 per hour. Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 90 nuclear medicine technologists employed in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.69).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $35.50 | $73,840 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.91 | $78,850 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $43.29 | $90,040 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.61 | $103,190 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $50.98 | $106,040 | 9% above U.S. median |
How San Antonio ranks
- 58th of 93 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 52nd of 92 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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.
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- Overall prices in San Antonio-New Braunfels run 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $43.29 median hour buys what $45.71 buys at the national price level, 2% below 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 San Antonio paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,558
- Per year: $77,922
- Per month: $6,494
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in San Antonio
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $141 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,505 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,565 |
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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Nuclear Medicine Technologist II
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
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Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Hood, TX
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Hospitals in San Antonio
CMS lists 19 hospitals in San Antonio, 4 of the 7 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nuclear medicine technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Neighborhood Hospital Thousand Oaks San Antonio, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| San Antonio Va Medical Center (Va South Texas Healthcare System) San Antonio, TX | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Methodist Hospital San Antonio, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Methodist Hospital Stone Oak San Antonio, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Baptist Medical Center San Antonio, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center San Antonio, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| University Health System San Antonio, TX | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Bandera Family Hospital San Antonio, TX | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| Children's Hospital Of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Foundation Surgical Hospital Of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Braunfels, TX | 30 mi | $43.29/hr | 116,477 |
| San Marcos, TX | 45 mi | $47.91/hr | 74,316 |
| Kyle, TX | 53 mi | $47.91/hr | 65,833 |
| Austin, TX | 74 mi | $47.91/hr | 993,588 |
| Cedar Park, TX | 84 mi | $47.91/hr | 78,380 |
| Leander, TX | 86 mi | $47.91/hr | 87,511 |
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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 San Antonio, TX?
Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro area have a median pay of $43.29 per hour, about $90,040 a year. The middle half earn between $37.91 and $49.61 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is San Antonio a good place for nuclear medicine technologists once cost of living is counted?
San Antonio-New Braunfels ranks 52nd of 92 metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 58th of 93 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Where do nuclear medicine technologists work in San Antonio?
CMS lists 19 hospitals in San Antonio, led by Baptist Neighborhood Hospital Thousand Oaks. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in San Antonio 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 San Antonio?
The federal per diem benchmark in San Antonio is $141 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 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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