PermanentPosted 29 days ago
PET/CT Technologist
Akumin · Seattle, WA
$63.65–$78.81/ hour
Top 25% pay
Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Renton, WA
The median nuclear medicine technologist pay in the Renton area is $61.80 per hour ($128,540 a year), with the typical range running from $50.61 to $66.15. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for Renton and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Renton. The free report below lists employers near Renton and what they pay.
- $61.80median pay per hour, Seattle
- $51–$66typical range per hour
- 190employed in the metro area
- 5open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Per Diem
MultiCare · Tacoma, WA
$49.84–$79.05/ hour
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Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Nuclear Medicine Technologist-PET/CT - Per Diem
MultiCare · Puyallup, WA
$46.93–$76.93/ hour
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Part Time
MultiCare · Puyallup, WA
$45.93–$75.93/ hour
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Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Per Diem
MultiCare · Puyallup, WA
$45.93–$75.93/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| MultiCare | 4 | $61.43 |
| Akumin | 1 | $71.23 |
Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Renton, 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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $49.48 | $102,920 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $50.61 | $105,270 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Median | $61.80 | $128,540 | 33% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $66.15 | $137,590 | 42% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $77.60 | $161,410 | 66% above U.S. median |
How Renton 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 Renton
- 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 Renton 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 Renton
| Item | Federal 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 Renton
CMS lists 1 hospital in Renton, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of nuclear medicine technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Medical Center Renton, WA | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent, WA | 6 mi | $61.80/hr | 136,588 |
| Burien, WA | 7 mi | $61.80/hr | 52,046 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Renton
Renton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Renton, 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 Renton 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 Renton?
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 Renton.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Renton 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 Renton?
The federal per diem benchmark in Renton 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 Renton?
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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
- PRN PET/CT TechnologistPer diem$63.65–$78.81/ hour
- PET/CT TechnologistPermanent$63.65–$78.81/ hour
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