Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary
In Pittsburgh, PA, nuclear medicine technologists earn $82,830 at the median, or about $39.82 an hour. The range runs from $71K at the entry level to $105K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 94.67), which stretches that salary to about $87,493 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,299/month, or 24.3% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $83K get you in Pittsburgh?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Pittsburgh’s Regional Price Parity (94.67). 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 Pittsburgh
Pay for nuclear medicine technologists in Pittsburgh runs about 18% below the U.S. median of $101K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,299/month, 24.3% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 94.67 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 5% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Lower pay, lower costs, Pittsburgh can be a reasonable trade-off for nuclear medicine technologistss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for nuclear medicine technologists in metros near Pittsburgh, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $102K | $100K |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $103K | $103K |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $102K | $103K |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $125K | $111K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Pittsburgh, PA
Entry-level nuclear medicine technologists (10th percentile) start around $71K. Mid-career wages sit at $83K. Top earners bring in $105K or more, a $34K 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 with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a nuclear medicine technologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Pittsburgh?
Yes — at the median salary of $83K, rent takes 24.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,299/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for nuclear medicine technologists in Pittsburgh?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new nuclear medicine technologists typically earn — is $71K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,277/month. At HUD’s $1,299/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 Pittsburgh?
Local pay runs 18% below the national median — $83K here vs. $101K nationally. Cost of living is 5% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Pittsburgh compare to the national average for nuclear medicine technologists?
Pittsburgh pays $83K median vs. the U.S. average of $101K — that’s -18%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 94.67), the purchasing-power equivalent is $87K — below the national median.
How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Pittsburgh, PA?
The median is $82,830 a year, that works out to about $40 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $71,280, and experienced nuclear medicine technologists can clear $105,300. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $83K enough to live in Pittsburgh?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,343/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,299/month, which eats 24.3% 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 Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh has a Regional Price Parity of 94.67 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median nuclear medicine technologists salary is worth about $87,493 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.