WA · Burien · Updated October 15, 2026

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Burien, WA

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the Burien area earn a median of $61.80 per hour, about $128,540 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $50.61 and $66.15. That ranks 8th of 93 U.S. metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay, and 8th of 92 once local prices are factored in. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for Burien and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Burien.

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PermanentPosted 29 days ago

PET/CT Technologist

Akumin · Seattle, WA

$63.65–$78.81/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req 2026-7604
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EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
MultiCare4$61.43
Akumin1$71.23

Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Burien, WA

The metro median is 6% above the Washington statewide median of $58.22 per hour. Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 190 nuclear medicine technologists employed in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.84).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$49.48$102,9206% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$50.61$105,2709% above U.S. median
Median$61.80$128,54033% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$66.15$137,59042% above U.S. median
Top 10%$77.60$161,41066% above U.S. median

How Burien ranks

  • 8th of 93 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 8th 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 Burien

  • Overall prices in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue run 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $61.80 median hour buys what $55.61 buys at the national price level, 19% 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 Burien paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,225
  • Per year: $111,240
  • Per month: $9,270
  • Washington has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Burien

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$208
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$2,100
13-week assignment$27,300

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).

Hospitals in Burien

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Highline Medical Center
Burien, WA
Acute careNonprofit4 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
Renton, WA7 mi$61.80/hr105,543
Kent, WA9 mi$61.80/hr136,588

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Washington · Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Washington

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

Washington 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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Other healthcare roles in Burien

Burien city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Burien, WA?

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area have a median pay of $61.80 per hour, about $128,540 a year. The middle half earn between $50.61 and $66.15 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue ranks 8th of 92 metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 8th of 93 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring nuclear medicine technologists in Burien?

We list 5 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Burien.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Burien as a nuclear medicine technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Burien is $208 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,100 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 Burien?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • AkuminMount Vernon, WA · 3 postings$71.23/ hr$55–$79
  • MultiCarePuyallup, WA · 4 postings$61.43/ hr$46–$79
  • AkuminStockton, CA · 5 postings$73.41/ hr$66–$100
  • Sentara HealthcareNorfolk, VA · 10 postings$55.44/ hr$45–$71

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2What they are offering now

Low$46Median$61.94High$79

7 Nuc Med Tech postings with published pay in Washington, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 7 Nuc Med Tech roles

  1. PRN PET/CT TechnologistPer diem
    $63.65–$78.81/ hour
    Akumin · Mount Vernon, WA · posted 27 days ago
  2. PET/CT TechnologistPermanent
    $63.65–$78.81/ hour
    Akumin · Seattle, WA · posted 29 days ago

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