Nuclear Medicine Technologist salary
The median nuclear medicine technologist pay is $49.38 per hour, or about $102,710 a year, based on 93 postings with published pay from 33 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 93roles with published pay
- $49.38median pay per hour
- $38–$66typical published range
- 33employers hiring
Pay percentiles, per hour and per year
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $43.01 | $89,465 |
| 25th percentile | $45.67 | $94,994 |
| Median | $49.38 | $102,710 |
| 75th percentile | $56.58 | $117,686 |
| 90th percentile | $64.89 | $134,967 |
Nuclear Medicine Technologist salary by state, BLS data
Nationally the BLS median is $46.64 per hour, about $97,020 a year, across 16,960 workers. Pick a state for its metro areas, rankings and open roles.
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $74.62 | $155,220 | 1,380 |
| Hawaii | $59.80 | $124,380 | 40 |
| Washington | $58.22 | $121,090 | 310 |
| District of Columbia | $55.17 | $114,750 | 0 |
| New Jersey | $53.37 | $111,000 | 660 |
| Oregon | $53.18 | $110,600 | 170 |
| Massachusetts | $53.05 | $110,340 | 330 |
| New York | $52.41 | $109,020 | 940 |
| Rhode Island | $51.90 | $107,950 | 40 |
| Nevada | $51.76 | $107,670 | 120 |
| Connecticut | $51.47 | $107,050 | 180 |
| Utah | $51.31 | $106,720 | 110 |
| Nebraska | $50.13 | $104,270 | 90 |
| Minnesota | $49.93 | $103,850 | 180 |
| Illinois | $48.96 | $101,840 | 650 |
| New Hampshire | $48.03 | $99,900 | 70 |
| Idaho | $47.60 | $99,000 | 80 |
| North Dakota | $47.47 | $98,730 | 50 |
| Arizona | $47.46 | $98,720 | 510 |
| Missouri | $46.83 | $97,400 | 340 |
| Montana | $46.63 | $97,000 | 50 |
| Virginia | $46.55 | $96,820 | 440 |
| Indiana | $46.53 | $96,780 | 280 |
| Maryland | $46.42 | $96,560 | 390 |
| Texas | $46.19 | $96,060 | 1,040 |
| Delaware | $46.17 | $96,040 | 90 |
| Maine | $45.78 | $95,230 | 80 |
| Ohio | $45.41 | $94,450 | 790 |
| Georgia | $43.00 | $89,450 | 550 |
| Michigan | $42.93 | $89,300 | 590 |
| Oklahoma | $42.86 | $89,150 | 190 |
| Florida | $42.53 | $88,450 | 1,740 |
| Kentucky | $42.30 | $87,990 | 190 |
| Wisconsin | $42.05 | $87,470 | 420 |
| Pennsylvania | $41.50 | $86,320 | 720 |
| New Mexico | $40.80 | $84,860 | 50 |
| South Carolina | $40.59 | $84,420 | 270 |
| Kansas | $40.49 | $84,210 | 190 |
| North Carolina | $40.30 | $83,820 | 530 |
| Iowa | $40.19 | $83,590 | 160 |
| Louisiana | $39.68 | $82,540 | 180 |
| West Virginia | $39.65 | $82,470 | 130 |
| Mississippi | $38.95 | $81,020 | 170 |
| Tennessee | $38.69 | $80,470 | 430 |
| Alabama | $38.09 | $79,230 | 340 |
| South Dakota | $38.01 | $79,060 | 160 |
| Arkansas | $36.13 | $75,150 | 250 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nuclear Medicine Technologists.
Highest-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $88.38 | $183,820 | 80 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $87.76 | $182,530 | 170 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $80.30 | $167,020 | 120 |
| Fresno, CA | $75.56 | $157,160 | 40 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $75.09 | $156,190 | 100 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $69.80 | $145,190 | 460 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $64.85 | $134,880 | 160 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $61.80 | $128,540 | 190 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $59.80 | $124,380 | 30 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $56.52 | $117,560 | 1,050 |
Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay by state
| State | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $73.41 | $152,693 |
| Washington | 7 | $61.94 | $128,835 |
| Virginia | 14 | $55.44 | $115,315 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $53.50 | $111,280 |
| New York | 6 | $48.81 | $101,525 |
| Minnesota | 6 | $48.79 | $101,483 |
| Maryland | 5 | $47.94 | $99,715 |
| Maine | 4 | $47.46 | $98,717 |
| Illinois | 8 | $45.67 | $94,994 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $45.44 | $94,515 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $44.90 | $93,392 |
| South Dakota | 5 | $44.62 | $92,810 |
Who pays what
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 3 | $75.64 | $157,331 |
| Akumin | 10 | $72.32 | $150,426 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian | 1 | $62.90 | $130,832 |
| MultiCare | 4 | $61.43 | $127,774 |
| Centrastate Healthcare System | 1 | $59.40 | $123,552 |
| Foundation Health Partners | 1 | $57.32 | $119,226 |
| Boston Medical Center | 2 | $56.58 | $117,686 |
| Sentara Healthcare | 10 | $55.44 | $115,315 |
| Mass General Brigham | 4 | $55.11 | $114,629 |
| MaineGeneral Health | 2 | $52.73 | $109,678 |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
Method
Figures are the midpoints of pay ranges that employers published in 93 postings from 33 employers, collected October 15, 2026. They are not survey estimates and do not include overtime or bonuses.
Common questions
How much does a nuclear medicine technologist make?
The median nuclear medicine technologist pay across 93 postings with published pay is $49.38 per hour, about $102,710 a year. Half of the postings fall between $46 and $57 per hour.
Which states pay nuclear medicine technologists the most?
Among states with at least 3 postings, the highest medians are California ($73.41/hr), Washington ($61.94/hr), Virginia ($55.44/hr).
What do nuclear medicine technologists get paid at other hospitals in the US?
- Sentara HealthcareNorfolk, VA$55.44/hr
- VCU Health SystemRichmond, VA$41.35/hr
- AkuminStockton, CA$73.41/hr
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