Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary
In Modesto, CA, nuclear medicine technologists earn $172,530 at the median, or about $82.95 an hour. The range runs from $125K at the entry level to $188K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 104.11), that's roughly $165,719 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,758/month, or 17.3% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $173K get you in Modesto?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Modesto’s Regional Price Parity (104.11). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Modesto
Modesto sits well above the national pay line for nuclear medicine technologists, local pay runs about 70% higher than the U.S. median of $101K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,758/month, 18.1% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 104.11) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Modesto offers a genuinely strong financial position for nuclear medicine technologistss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for nuclear medicine technologists in metros near Modesto, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $156K | $138K |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $190K | $164K |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $151K | $142K |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $173K | $162K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Modesto, CA
Entry-level nuclear medicine technologists (10th percentile) start around $125K. Mid-career wages sit at $173K. Top earners bring in $188K or more, a $64K spread from bottom to top.
Nuclear Medicine Technologists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $162K | +60% | 1,500 |
| Washington | $126K | +24% | 320 |
| Hawaii | $126K | +24% | 30 |
| New Jersey | $124K | +23% | 540 |
| Oregon | $122K | +20% | 180 |
| New York | $119K | +17% | 890 |
| Massachusetts | $118K | +17% | 380 |
| Connecticut | $117K | +16% | 170 |
| Colorado | $117K | +15% | 200 |
| District of Columbia | $117K | +15% | 30 |
| Utah | $112K | +10% | 120 |
| Nevada | $109K | +8% | 120 |
| New Hampshire | $108K | +6% | 60 |
| Minnesota | $107K | +6% | 200 |
| Illinois | $105K | +4% | 620 |
| Idaho | $105K | +3% | 80 |
| Nebraska | $104K | +3% | 120 |
| Maryland | $104K | +3% | 330 |
| Rhode Island | $104K | +3% | 110 |
| Indiana | $103K | +2% | 280 |
| North Dakota | $103K | +1% | 50 |
| Virginia | $102K | +0% | 430 |
| Texas | $101K | -0% | 1,060 |
| Georgia | $101K | -0% | 540 |
| Montana | $100K | -1% | 50 |
| Delaware | $100K | -1% | 70 |
| Arizona | $100K | -1% | 430 |
| Maine | $100K | -2% | 70 |
| Wisconsin | $98K | -3% | 390 |
| New Mexico | $98K | -3% | 70 |
| Missouri | $98K | -3% | 360 |
| Ohio | $98K | -4% | 670 |
| Florida | $97K | -4% | 1,740 |
| Kentucky | $95K | -6% | 270 |
| Michigan | $95K | -6% | 640 |
| Pennsylvania | $95K | -7% | 740 |
| Iowa | $93K | -8% | 150 |
| Oklahoma | $91K | -11% | 200 |
| South Carolina | $90K | -11% | 280 |
| Louisiana | $88K | -14% | 170 |
| North Carolina | $85K | -16% | 600 |
| Tennessee | $84K | -17% | 390 |
| Arkansas | $84K | -17% | 190 |
| Mississippi | $83K | -18% | 160 |
| Alabama | $83K | -18% | 320 |
| South Dakota | $82K | -19% | 140 |
| Wyoming | $82K | -19% | 40 |
| West Virginia | $76K | -25% | 150 |
| Kansas | $65K | -36% | 380 |
Showing 1–10 of 49 states
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Frequently asked questions
Can a nuclear medicine technologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Modesto?
Yes — at the median salary of $173K, rent takes 18.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,758/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for nuclear medicine technologists in Modesto?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new nuclear medicine technologists typically earn — is $125K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $7,488/month. At HUD’s $1,758/month FMR, rent would take 23% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is nuclear medicine technologist a high-paying job in Modesto?
Local pay is 70% above the national median — $173K here vs. $101K nationally.
How does Modesto compare to the national average for nuclear medicine technologists?
Modesto pays $173K median vs. the U.S. average of $101K — that’s +70%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 104.11), the purchasing-power equivalent is $166K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Modesto, CA?
The median is $172,530 a year, that works out to about $83 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $124,800, and experienced nuclear medicine technologists can clear $188,480. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $173K enough to live in Modesto?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $9,708/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,758/month, which eats 18.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a nuclear medicine technologists salary go in Modesto?
Modesto has a Regional Price Parity of 104.11 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median nuclear medicine technologists salary is worth about $165,719 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do nuclear medicine technologists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.