VA · Suffolk · Updated October 15, 2026

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Suffolk, VA

The median nuclear medicine technologist pay in the Suffolk area is $46.53 per hour ($96,780 a year), with the typical range running from $40.08 to $49.93. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Suffolk. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Suffolk. The free report below lists employers near Suffolk and what they pay.

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Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Suffolk, VA

The metro median is in line with the Virginia statewide median of $46.55 per hour. Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 130 nuclear medicine technologists employed in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.63).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.00$76,96021% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$40.08$83,37014% below U.S. median
Median$46.53$96,780in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$49.93$103,8507% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.93$103,8507% above U.S. median

How Suffolk ranks

  • 39th of 93 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 42nd of 92 after adjusting for local prices

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 Suffolk

  • Overall prices in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $46.53 median hour buys what $47.51 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Suffolk paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,675
  • Per year: $83,754
  • Per month: $6,980

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

Travel assignment per diem in Suffolk

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 Suffolk

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Sentara Obici Hospital
Suffolk, VA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Center
Suffolk, VA
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedYes

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
Chesapeake, VA18 mi$46.53/hr254,997
Portsmouth, VA19 mi$46.53/hr96,482
Richmond, VA74 mi$46.08/hr233,655
Rocky Mount, NC82 mi$40.30/hr54,541
Greenville, NC87 mi$40.30/hr95,138
Wake Forest, NC116 mi$40.30/hr56,764

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

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Common questions

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

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area have a median pay of $46.53 per hour, about $96,780 a year. The middle half earn between $40.08 and $49.93 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Suffolk a good place for nuclear medicine technologists once cost of living is counted?

Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk ranks 42nd of 92 metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 39th of 93 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nuclear medicine technologists in Suffolk?

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

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Suffolk 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 Suffolk?

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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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