TX · Waco · Updated October 15, 2026

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Waco, 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 3 hospitals in Waco. The free report below lists employers near Waco and what they pay.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Waco, 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 Waco

  • Overall prices in Waco run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 83.5).

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 Waco

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 Waco

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Waco, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nuclear medicine technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest
Waco, TX
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Ascension Providence
Waco, TX
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Waco
Waco, 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
Temple, TX33 mi$46.19/hr96,267
Killeen, TX46 mi$46.19/hr160,616
Burleson, TX67 mi$49.62/hr56,253
Georgetown, TX68 mi$47.91/hr101,344
Mansfield, TX70 mi$49.62/hr80,803
DeSoto, TX74 mi$49.62/hr56,711

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

Other healthcare roles in Waco

Waco city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

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

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Waco, led by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Waco 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.

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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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