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Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary in North Carolina

In North Carolina, nuclear medicine technologists earn $83,820 at the median, or about $40.3 an hour. The range runs from $66K at the entry level to $100K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across North Carolina. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$84K
Median annual
$40.3/hr
Hourly rate
$66K
Entry level (10th %)
$100K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $84K get you in North Carolina?

Estimated monthly take-home$5,299/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,284/mo
Rent as % of take-home24.2% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$90,460/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$4,015/mo

About nuclear medicine technologists

Education: Bachelor's degree
U.S. employed: 16,960
North Carolina employed: 530
Category: Healthcare

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, North Carolina

Bar chart showing Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary percentiles in North Carolina: 10th percentile $65,520, 25th percentile $75,270, median $83,820, 75th percentile $95,810, 90th percentile $99,700. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$66K25th$75KMedian$84K75th$96K90th$100K
Bar chart showing Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary percentiles in North Carolina: 10th percentile $65,520, 25th percentile $75,270, median $83,820, 75th percentile $95,810, 90th percentile $99,700. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level nuclear medicine technologists (10th percentile) start around $66K. Mid-career wages sit at $84K. Top earners bring in $100K or more, a $34K spread from bottom to top.

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Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary by metro in North Carolina

3 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia$92K+10%130
Winston-Salem$91K+9%60
Raleigh-Cary$84K+0%70

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Frequently asked questions

How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in North Carolina?

The median is $83,820 a year, that works out to about $40 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $65,520, and experienced nuclear medicine technologists can clear $99,700. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $84K enough to live in North Carolina?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,299/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,284/month, which eats 24.2% 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 North Carolina?

North Carolina 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 $90,460 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.

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