VA · Lynchburg · Updated October 15, 2026

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Lynchburg, VA

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Virginia earn a median of $46.55 per hour, about $96,820 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $40.32 and $49.93. That is in line with the U.S. median of $46.64 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Lynchburg. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Lynchburg.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Lynchburg, 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 Lynchburg

  • Overall prices in Lynchburg run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 36% below the U.S. average (index 63.9).

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$1,676
  • 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 Lynchburg

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$114
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,274
13-week assignment$16,562

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).

Open Nuclear Medicine Technologist roles in Virginia

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Lynchburg as they open.

PermanentPosted 20 days ago

PET/CT Technologist

Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA

$47.70–$70.52/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req JR-104615
Top 25% pay
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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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Hospitals in Lynchburg

CMS lists 1 hospital in Lynchburg, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nuclear medicine technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital
Lynchburg, VA
Acute careNonprofit3 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
Roanoke, VA43 mi$46.55/hr97,912
Harrisonburg, VA74 mi$46.55/hr51,164
Burlington, NC93 mi$40.30/hr61,365
Richmond, VA95 mi$46.08/hr233,655
Greensboro, NC97 mi$40.30/hr307,381
Durham, NC100 mi$40.30/hr301,870

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.

Virginia state guide

Other healthcare roles in Lynchburg

Lynchburg city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Lynchburg, 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).

Where do nuclear medicine technologists work in Lynchburg?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Lynchburg, led by Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Virginia license to work in Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg?

The federal per diem benchmark in Lynchburg is $114 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,274 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 Lynchburg?

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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

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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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