WA · Yakima · Updated October 15, 2026

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Yakima, WA

The median nuclear medicine technologist pay in Washington is $58.22 per hour ($121,090 a year), with the typical range running from $50.32 to $63.77. That is 25% above the U.S. median of $46.64 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Yakima. The free report below lists employers near Yakima and what they pay.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Yakima, 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 Yakima

  • Overall prices in Yakima run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 27% below the U.S. average (index 72.6).

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 Yakima

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).

Open Nuclear Medicine Technologist roles in Washington

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Yakima 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 Yakima

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Yakima Valley Memorial
Yakima, WA
Acute careNonprofit1 of 5No

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
Richland, WA63 mi$58.22/hr64,372
Kennewick, WA71 mi$58.22/hr86,728
Pasco, WA72 mi$58.22/hr81,724
Auburn, WA93 mi$61.80/hr85,513
Kent, WA96 mi$61.80/hr136,588
Federal Way, WA98 mi$61.80/hr100,252

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 Yakima

Yakima city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

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

CMS lists 1 hospital in Yakima, led by Yakima Valley Memorial. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Yakima 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 Yakima?

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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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