WA · Pasco · Updated October 15, 2026

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Pasco, WA

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Washington earn a median of $58.22 per hour, about $121,090 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $50.32 and $63.77. That is 25% above the U.S. median of $46.64 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Pasco. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Pasco.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Pasco, WA

Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 310 nuclear medicine technologists employed in Washington.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$47.55$98,9002% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$50.32$104,6708% above U.S. median
Median$58.22$121,09025% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$63.77$132,64037% above U.S. median
Top 10%$73.49$152,86058% 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 Pasco

  • Overall prices in Kennewick-Richland run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.8).

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$2,096
  • Per year: $104,796
  • Per month: $8,733
  • Washington has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Pasco

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$130
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,512
13-week assignment$19,656

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 Washington

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

PermanentPosted 29 days ago

PET/CT Technologist

Akumin · Seattle, WA

$63.65–$78.81/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req 2026-7604
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 29 days ago

PET/CT Technologist

Akumin · Olympia, WA

$55.34–$68.53/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req 2026-6819
Top 25% pay
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Hospitals in Pasco

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Lourdes Medical Center
Pasco, WA
Critical accessNonprofit3 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
Kennewick, WA5 mi$58.22/hr86,728
Richland, WA8 mi$58.22/hr64,372
Yakima, WA72 mi$58.22/hr97,390
Spokane, WA125 mi$58.22/hr230,609
Spokane Valley, WA131 mi$58.22/hr108,267
Coeur d'Alene, ID148 mi$47.60/hr57,355

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.

Washington state guide

Other healthcare roles in Pasco

Pasco city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

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

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Washington have a median pay of $58.22 per hour, about $121,090 a year. The middle half earn between $50.32 and $63.77 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do nuclear medicine technologists work in Pasco?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Pasco, led by Lourdes Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Pasco 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 Pasco?

The federal per diem benchmark in Pasco is $130 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,512 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 Pasco?

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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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