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Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary in Puerto Rico

In Puerto Rico, nuclear medicine technologists earn $46,040 at the median, or about $22.14 an hour. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $56K for experienced workers.

$46K
Median annual
$22.14/hr
Hourly rate
$35K
Entry level (10th %)
$56K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $46K get you in Puerto Rico?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,253/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home43.4% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$46,040/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,841/mo

About nuclear medicine technologists

Education: Bachelor's degree
U.S. employed: 16,960
Puerto Rico employed: 170
Category: Healthcare

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Puerto Rico

Bar chart showing Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary percentiles in Puerto Rico: 10th percentile $35,130, 25th percentile $37,710, median $46,040, 75th percentile $50,480, 90th percentile $55,670. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$35K25th$38KMedian$46K75th$50K90th$56K
Bar chart showing Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary percentiles in Puerto Rico: 10th percentile $35,130, 25th percentile $37,710, median $46,040, 75th percentile $50,480, 90th percentile $55,670. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level nuclear medicine technologists (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $46K. Top earners bring in $56K or more, a $21K spread from bottom to top.

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Nuclear Medicine Technologists pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
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
New Hampshire$100K+3%70
Idaho$99K+2%80
North Dakota$99K+2%50
Arizona$99K+2%510
Missouri$97K+0%340
Montana$97K-0%50
Virginia$97K-0%440
Indiana$97K-0%280
Maryland$97K-0%390
Texas$96K-1%1,040
Delaware$96K-1%90
Maine$95K-2%80
Ohio$94K-3%790
Georgia$89K-8%550
Michigan$89K-8%590
Oklahoma$89K-8%190
Florida$88K-9%1,740
Kentucky$88K-9%190
Wisconsin$87K-10%420
Pennsylvania$86K-11%720
New Mexico$85K-13%50
South Carolina$84K-13%270
Kansas$84K-13%190
North Carolina$84K-14%530
Iowa$84K-14%160
Louisiana$83K-15%180
West Virginia$82K-15%130
Mississippi$81K-16%170
Tennessee$80K-17%430
Alabama$79K-18%340
South Dakota$79K-19%160
Arkansas$75K-23%250
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Frequently asked questions

How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Puerto Rico?

The median is $46,040 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,130, and experienced nuclear medicine technologists can clear $55,670. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $46K enough to live in Puerto Rico?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,253/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 43.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a nuclear medicine technologists salary go in Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico 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 $46,040 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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