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Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary in Tennessee

In Tennessee, nuclear medicine technologists earn $80,470 at the median, or about $38.69 an hour. The range runs from $64K at the entry level to $102K for experienced workers.

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

$80K
Median annual
$38.69/hr
Hourly rate
$64K
Entry level (10th %)
$102K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $80K get you in Tennessee?

Estimated monthly take-home$5,416/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,215/mo
Rent as % of take-home22.4% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$89,630/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$4,201/mo

About nuclear medicine technologists

Education: Bachelor's degree
U.S. employed: 16,960
Tennessee employed: 430
Category: Healthcare

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Tennessee

Bar chart showing Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary percentiles in Tennessee: 10th percentile $64,400, 25th percentile $76,820, median $80,470, 75th percentile $92,640, 90th percentile $101,950. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$64K25th$77KMedian$80K75th$93K90th$102K
Bar chart showing Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary percentiles in Tennessee: 10th percentile $64,400, 25th percentile $76,820, median $80,470, 75th percentile $92,640, 90th percentile $101,950. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level nuclear medicine technologists (10th percentile) start around $64K. Mid-career wages sit at $80K. Top earners bring in $102K or more, a $38K spread from bottom to top.

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Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary by metro in Tennessee

4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin$83K+3%120
Memphis$82K+1%110
Knoxville$80K-0%50
Chattanooga$79K-2%50

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Frequently asked questions

How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Tennessee?

The median is $80,470 a year, that works out to about $39 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $64,400, and experienced nuclear medicine technologists can clear $101,950. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $80K enough to live in Tennessee?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,416/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,215/month, which eats 22.4% 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 Tennessee?

Tennessee 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 $89,630 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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