WA · Puyallup · Updated October 15, 2026

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Puyallup, WA

Pay for nuclear medicine technologists in the Puyallup area centers on $61.80 per hour, or about $128,540 a year. The lower quarter earns under $50.61 and the upper quarter over $66.15. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Puyallup. That ranks 8th of 93 U.S. metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay, and 8th of 92 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Puyallup.

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Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Puyallup, 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 Puyallup 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 Puyallup

  • 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 Puyallup 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 Puyallup

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$136
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,554
13-week assignment$20,202

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 Puyallup

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital
Puyallup, WA
Acute careNonprofit2 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
Tacoma, WA9 mi$61.80/hr228,202
Federal Way, WA9 mi$61.80/hr100,252
Lacey, WA26 mi$58.22/hr58,644
Olympia, WA30 mi$58.22/hr56,271

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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Common questions

How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Puyallup, 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 Puyallup 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 Puyallup?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Puyallup. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Puyallup.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Puyallup is $136 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,554 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 Puyallup?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • MultiCarePuyallup, WA · 4 postings$61.43/ hr$46–$79
  • AkuminMount Vernon, WA · 3 postings$71.23/ hr$55–$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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