Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary in U.S. (2024)
In U.S., nuclear medicine technologists earn $97,020 at the median — $46.64 an hour. The range runs from $76K at the entry level to $128K for experienced workers.
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AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
So what does $97K get you in U.S.?
About nuclear medicine technologists
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.
Entry-level nuclear medicine technologists (10th percentile) start around $76K. Mid-career wages sit at $97K.Top earners bring in $128K or more - a $53K spread from bottom to top.
Nuclear Medicine Technologists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $155K | +60% | 1,380 |
| Hawaii | $124K | +28% | 40 |
| Washington | $121K | +25% | 310 |
| District of Columbia | $115K | +18% | N/A |
| New Jersey | $111K | +14% | 660 |
| Oregon | $111K | +14% | 170 |
| Massachusetts | $110K | +14% | 330 |
| New York | $109K | +12% | 940 |
| Rhode Island | $108K | +11% | 40 |
| Nevada | $108K | +11% | 120 |
| Connecticut | $107K | +10% | 180 |
| Utah | $107K | +10% | 110 |
| Nebraska | $104K | +7% | 90 |
| Minnesota | $104K | +7% | 180 |
| Illinois | $102K | +5% | 650 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in U.S.?
The median is $97,020 a year - that works out to about $46.64 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $75,570, and experienced nuclear medicine technologists can clear $128,090. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $97K enough to live in U.S.?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,387/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 22.1% 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 U.S.?
U.S. has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median nuclear medicine technologists salary is worth about $97,020 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.