Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary
In Wichita, KS, nuclear medicine technologists earn $64,610 at the median, or about $31.06 an hour. The range runs from $56K at the entry level to $94K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 88.95), which stretches that salary to about $72,636 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,099/month, or 25.9% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $65K get you in Wichita?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Wichita’s Regional Price Parity (88.95). 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 Wichita
Pay for nuclear medicine technologists in Wichita runs about 36% below the U.S. median of $101K. Rent runs $1,099/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 26% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 88.95 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 11% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for nuclear medicine technologists in metros near Wichita, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $87K | $94K |
| St. Louis | $102K | $107K |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $118K | , |
| Oklahoma City | $91K | $100K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Wichita, KS
Entry-level nuclear medicine technologists (10th percentile) start around $56K. Mid-career wages sit at $65K. Top earners bring in $94K or more, a $38K 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 Wichita?
Yes — at the median salary of $65K, rent takes 26% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,099/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for nuclear medicine technologists in Wichita?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new nuclear medicine technologists typically earn — is $56K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,373/month. At HUD’s $1,099/month FMR, rent would take 33% 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 Wichita?
Local pay runs 36% below the national median — $65K here vs. $101K nationally. Cost of living is 11% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Wichita compare to the national average for nuclear medicine technologists?
Wichita pays $65K median vs. the U.S. average of $101K — that’s -36%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 88.95), the purchasing-power equivalent is $73K — below the national median.
How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Wichita, KS?
The median is $64,610 a year, that works out to about $31 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $56,220, and experienced nuclear medicine technologists can clear $94,100. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $65K enough to live in Wichita?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,234/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,099/month, which eats 26% 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 Wichita?
Wichita has a Regional Price Parity of 88.95 (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 $72,636 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.