VA · Harrisonburg · Updated October 15, 2026

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Harrisonburg, VA

The median nuclear medicine technologist pay in Virginia is $46.55 per hour ($96,820 a year), with the typical range running from $40.32 to $49.93. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Harrisonburg. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Harrisonburg. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Harrisonburg.

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PermanentPosted 20 days ago

PET/CT Technologist

Sentara Healthcare · Harrisonburg, VA

$47.70–$70.52/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req JR-106775
Top 25% pay
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Harrisonburg, VA

Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 440 nuclear medicine technologists employed in Virginia.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.77$78,56019% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$40.32$83,87014% below U.S. median
Median$46.55$96,820in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$49.93$103,8507% above U.S. median
Top 10%$54.04$112,40016% 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 Harrisonburg

  • Overall prices in Harrisonburg run 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 18% below the U.S. average (index 82.3).

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 Harrisonburg paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,676
  • Per year: $83,790
  • Per month: $6,982

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Virginia. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Harrisonburg

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).

Hospitals in Harrisonburg

CMS lists 1 hospital in Harrisonburg, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nuclear medicine technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Sentara Rmh Medical Center
Harrisonburg, VA
Acute careNonprofit5 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
Lynchburg, VA74 mi$46.55/hr80,301
Richmond, VA98 mi$46.08/hr233,655
Roanoke, VA100 mi$46.55/hr97,912
Alexandria, VA100 mi$49.45/hr159,102
Rockville, MD103 mi$49.45/hr68,417
Gaithersburg, MD103 mi$49.45/hr70,686

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Virginia · Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Virginia

CNMT or ARRT(N) certification. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Virginia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Harrisonburg, VA?

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Virginia have a median pay of $46.55 per hour, about $96,820 a year. The middle half earn between $40.32 and $49.93 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Who is hiring nuclear medicine technologists in Harrisonburg?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Harrisonburg. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Harrisonburg.

Do I need a Virginia license to work in Harrisonburg as a nuclear medicine technologist?

CNMT or ARRT(N) certification. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia 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 Harrisonburg?

The federal per diem benchmark in Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Sentara HealthcareNorfolk, VA · 10 postings$55.44/ hr$45–$71
  • VCU Health SystemRichmond, VA · 2 postings$41.35/ hr$34–$49
  • AkuminStockton, CA · 5 postings$73.41/ hr$66–$100
  • AkuminMount Vernon, WA · 3 postings$71.23/ hr$55–$79

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your Virginia list

2What they are offering now

Low$41Median$55.44High$66

14 Nuc Med Tech postings with published pay in Virginia, 13 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 14 Nuc Med Tech roles

  1. Nuclear Medicine TechnologistPermanent
    $44.90–$65.99/ hour
    Sentara Healthcare · Hampton, VA · posted 8 days ago
  2. Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Gateway - DaysPermanent
    $34.00–$48.70/ hour
    VCU Health System · Richmond, VA · posted 16 days ago

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