Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary
In Tucson, AZ, nuclear medicine technologists earn $99,080 at the median, or about $47.63 an hour. The range runs from $59K at the entry level to $124K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 96.9), that's roughly $102,250 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,402/month, or 22% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $99K get you in Tucson?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Tucson’s Regional Price Parity (96.9). 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 Tucson
Nuclear medicine technologists pay in Tucson tracks closely to the national median, $99K locally vs. $101K nationwide, a 2% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,402/month, 22.3% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 96.9) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for nuclear medicine technologists in metros near Tucson, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $100K | $97K |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $156K | $138K |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $190K | $164K |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $151K | $142K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Tucson, AZ
Entry-level nuclear medicine technologists (10th percentile) start around $59K. Mid-career wages sit at $99K. Top earners bring in $124K or more, a $65K 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 Tucson?
Yes — at the median salary of $99K, rent takes 22.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,402/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for nuclear medicine technologists in Tucson?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new nuclear medicine technologists typically earn — is $59K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,539/month. At HUD’s $1,402/month FMR, rent would take 40% 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 Tucson?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $99K locally vs. $101K nationally, a 2% difference.
How does Tucson compare to the national average for nuclear medicine technologists?
Tucson pays $99K median vs. the U.S. average of $101K — that’s -2%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 96.9), the purchasing-power equivalent is $102K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Tucson, AZ?
The median is $99,080 a year, that works out to about $48 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $58,990, and experienced nuclear medicine technologists can clear $124,250. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $99K enough to live in Tucson?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,301/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,402/month, which eats 22.3% 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 Tucson?
Tucson has a Regional Price Parity of 96.9 (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 $102,250 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.