Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary
In New Haven, CT, nuclear medicine technologists earn $125,980 at the median, or about $60.57 an hour. The range runs from $109K at the entry level to $127K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 104.56), that's roughly $120,486 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,969/month, or 26.5% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $126K get you in New Haven?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by New Haven’s Regional Price Parity (104.56). 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 New Haven
New Haven sits well above the national pay line for nuclear medicine technologists, local pay runs about 24% higher than the U.S. median of $101K. Rent runs $1,969/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 26.2% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 104.56) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for nuclear medicine technologists in metros near New Haven, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $115K | $112K |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $129K | $120K |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $125K | $111K |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $123K | $114K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, New Haven, CT
Entry-level nuclear medicine technologists (10th percentile) start around $109K. Mid-career wages sit at $126K. Top earners bring in $127K or more, a $18K 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 New Haven?
Yes — at the median salary of $126K, rent takes 26.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,969/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for nuclear medicine technologists in New Haven?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new nuclear medicine technologists typically earn — is $109K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $6,567/month. At HUD’s $1,969/month FMR, rent would take 30% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is nuclear medicine technologist a high-paying job in New Haven?
Local pay is 24% above the national median — $126K here vs. $101K nationally.
How does New Haven compare to the national average for nuclear medicine technologists?
New Haven pays $126K median vs. the U.S. average of $101K — that’s +24%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 104.56), the purchasing-power equivalent is $120K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in New Haven, CT?
The median is $125,980 a year, that works out to about $61 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $109,450, and experienced nuclear medicine technologists can clear $126,990. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $126K enough to live in New Haven?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,521/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,969/month, which eats 26.2% 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 New Haven?
New Haven has a Regional Price Parity of 104.56 (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 $120,486 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.