Updated October 15, 2026

Nuclear Medicine Technologist salary in Iowa

Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Iowa earn a median of $40.19 per hour, about $83,590 a year, 14% below the U.S. median of $46.64. The middle half earn between $38.96 and $47.66 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Iowa: percentiles

LevelIowa per hourIowa per yearU.S. per hour
Lowest 10%$37.37$77,730$36.33
Lower quartile$38.96$81,040$39.91
Median$40.19$83,590$46.64
Upper quartile$47.66$99,130$52.02
Top 10%$49.22$102,380$61.58

Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay by metro area in Iowa

Metro areaMedian / hrMedian / yearEmployedvs Iowa medianAfter cost of living
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA$40.55$84,340301% above$44.22

Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).

Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in states next to Iowa

StateMedian / hrMedian / yearCompared with Iowa
Illinois$48.96$101,84022% above Iowa
Minnesota$49.93$103,85024% above Iowa
Missouri$46.83$97,40017% above Iowa
Nebraska$50.13$104,27025% above Iowa
South Dakota$38.01$79,0605% below Iowa
Wisconsin$42.05$87,4705% above Iowa

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Common questions

How much does a nuclear medicine technologist make in Iowa?

The median is $40.19 per hour, about $83,590 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $37.37 and the top 10% earn over $49.22 (BLS, May 2024).

Where does Iowa rank for nuclear medicine technologist pay?

Iowa ranks 40th of 47 states by median nuclear medicine technologist pay.

Is this the same as the pay in job postings?

No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.

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  • 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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