WI · Madison · Updated October 15, 2026

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Madison, WI

Pay for nuclear medicine technologists in the Madison area centers on $43.82 per hour, or about $91,140 a year. The lower quarter earns under $39.61 and the upper quarter over $51.53. That ranks 56th of 93 U.S. metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay, and 56th of 92 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Madison. The free report below lists employers near Madison and what they pay.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Madison, WI

The metro median is 4% above the Wisconsin statewide median of $42.05 per hour. Nationally the median is $46.64 per hour. BLS counts about 40 nuclear medicine technologists employed in the Madison metro area, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.86).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.66$78,33019% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.61$82,39015% below U.S. median
Median$43.82$91,1406% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$51.53$107,18010% above U.S. median
Top 10%$58.88$122,47026% above U.S. median

How Madison ranks

  • 56th of 93 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 56th of 92 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 3 Wisconsin metro areas

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 Madison

  • Overall prices in Madison run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: in line with the U.S. average (index 99.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $43.82 median hour buys what $45.04 buys at the national price level, 3% below 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,578
  • Per year: $78,876
  • Per month: $6,573

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

Travel assignment per diem in Madison

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$124
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,428
13-week assignment$18,564

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 Wisconsin

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PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Nuclear Medicine Tech

Advocate Health · Wisconsin

$38.20–$57.30/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R278408
New this week
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Hospitals in Madison

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Madison Va Medical Center
Madison, WI
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Unitypoint Health - Meriter
Madison, WI
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
University Of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority
Madison, WI
Acute careGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - Madison
Madison, WI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Mendota Mental Health Institute
Madison, WI
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

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
Janesville, WI35 mi$42.05/hr66,428
Waukesha, WI60 mi$46.38/hr71,461
Rockford, IL60 mi$48.96/hr147,486
West Allis, WI71 mi$46.38/hr59,784
Milwaukee, WI74 mi$46.38/hr563,531
Dubuque, IA76 mi$40.19/hr58,987

Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in Wisconsin · Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Wisconsin

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

Wisconsin taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Other healthcare roles in Madison

Madison city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Madison, WI?

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the Madison metro area have a median pay of $43.82 per hour, about $91,140 a year. The middle half earn between $39.61 and $51.53 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Madison ranks 56th of 92 metro areas for nuclear medicine technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 56th of 93 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Where do nuclear medicine technologists work in Madison?

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Madison, led by Madison Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Wisconsin license to work in Madison as a nuclear medicine technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Madison is $124 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,428 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 Madison?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

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

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2What they are offering now

Low$34Median$44.90High$57

3 Nuc Med Tech postings with published pay in Wisconsin, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 Nuc Med Tech roles

  1. Nuclear Medicine TechPermanent
    $38.20–$57.30/ hour
    Advocate Health · Wisconsin · posted 7 days ago
  2. Nuclear Medicine TechnologistPermanent
    $35.92–$53.88/ hour
    Hospital Sisters Health System · Green Bay, WI · posted 13 days ago

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