Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary
In Raleigh-Cary, NC, nuclear medicine technologists earn $92,670 at the median, or about $44.55 an hour. The range runs from $66K at the entry level to $109K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 98.16), that's roughly $94,407 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,750/month, or 29.3% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $93K get you in Raleigh-Cary?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Raleigh-Cary’s Regional Price Parity (98.16). 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 Raleigh-Cary
Nuclear medicine technologists pay in Raleigh-Cary tracks closely to the national median, $93K locally vs. $101K nationwide, a 9% difference. Rent runs $1,750/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 30.3% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 98.16) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Pay and costs are both near average, leaving limited margin for savings at the median wage.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for nuclear medicine technologists in metros near Raleigh-Cary, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $93K | $95K |
| Winston-Salem | $91K | $99K |
| Fayetteville | $83K | $91K |
| Wilmington | $97K | $100K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Raleigh-Cary, NC
Entry-level nuclear medicine technologists (10th percentile) start around $66K. Mid-career wages sit at $93K. Top earners bring in $109K or more, a $43K 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 Raleigh-Cary?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $93K, rent takes 30.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,750/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,700/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for nuclear medicine technologists in Raleigh-Cary?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new nuclear medicine technologists typically earn — is $66K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,941/month. At HUD’s $1,750/month FMR, rent would take 44% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is nuclear medicine technologist a high-paying job in Raleigh-Cary?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $93K locally vs. $101K nationally, a 9% difference.
How does Raleigh-Cary compare to the national average for nuclear medicine technologists?
Raleigh-Cary pays $93K median vs. the U.S. average of $101K — that’s -9%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 98.16), the purchasing-power equivalent is $94K — below the national median.
How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Raleigh-Cary, NC?
The median is $92,670 a year, that works out to about $45 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $65,690, and experienced nuclear medicine technologists can clear $108,890. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $93K enough to live in Raleigh-Cary?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,784/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,750/month, which eats 30.3% 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 Raleigh-Cary?
Raleigh-Cary has a Regional Price Parity of 98.16 (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 $94,407 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.