Nuclear Medicine Technologist salary
What nuclear medicine technologists earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$101,370$48.74 per hour
Average pay$105,160$50.56 per hour
Middle half earn$86,720 – $117,120Top 10%: $134,500+
Jobs17,080Employed nationwide
Nuclear Medicine Technologist salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $82,630 | $39.72 | 320 | 0.15 |
| Arizona | $100,130 | $48.14 | 430 | 0.13 |
| Arkansas | $83,670 | $40.23 | 190 | 0.15 |
| California | $162,380 | $78.07 | 1,500 | 0.08 |
| Colorado | $116,990 | $56.25 | 200 | 0.07 |
| Connecticut | $117,150 | $56.32 | 170 | 0.1 |
| Delaware | $100,470 | $48.30 | 70 | 0.14 |
| Florida | $97,310 | $46.78 | 1,740 | 0.18 |
| Georgia | $100,880 | $48.50 | 540 | 0.11 |
| Hawaii | $125,650 | $60.41 | 30 | 0.05 |
| Idaho | $104,630 | $50.31 | 80 | 0.09 |
| Illinois | $104,950 | $50.46 | 620 | 0.1 |
| Indiana | $103,230 | $49.63 | 280 | 0.09 |
| Iowa | $92,890 | $44.66 | 150 | 0.1 |
| Kansas | $64,610 | $31.06 | 380 | 0.27 |
| Kentucky | $95,470 | $45.90 | 270 | 0.14 |
| Louisiana | $87,670 | $42.15 | 170 | 0.09 |
| Maine | $99,500 | $47.84 | 70 | 0.11 |
| Maryland | $104,150 | $50.07 | 330 | 0.12 |
| Massachusetts | $118,250 | $56.85 | 380 | 0.1 |
| Michigan | $95,400 | $45.86 | 640 | 0.15 |
| Minnesota | $107,380 | $51.63 | 200 | 0.07 |
| Mississippi | $83,340 | $40.07 | 160 | 0.14 |
| Missouri | $98,010 | $47.12 | 360 | 0.12 |
| Montana | $100,490 | $48.31 | 50 | 0.11 |
| Nebraska | $104,320 | $50.15 | 120 | 0.12 |
| Nevada | $109,150 | $52.47 | 120 | 0.08 |
| New Hampshire | $107,890 | $51.87 | 60 | 0.09 |
| New Jersey | $124,280 | $59.75 | 540 | 0.13 |
| New Mexico | $98,400 | $47.31 | 70 | 0.08 |
| New York | $118,650 | $57.04 | 890 | 0.09 |
| North Carolina | $85,240 | $40.98 | 600 | 0.12 |
| North Dakota | $102,640 | $49.34 | 50 | 0.12 |
| Ohio | $97,570 | $46.91 | 670 | 0.12 |
| Oklahoma | $90,640 | $43.58 | 200 | 0.12 |
| Oregon | $122,100 | $58.70 | 180 | 0.09 |
| Pennsylvania | $94,570 | $45.47 | 740 | 0.12 |
| Rhode Island | $104,000 | $50.00 | 110 | 0.22 |
| South Carolina | $90,230 | $43.38 | 280 | 0.12 |
| South Dakota | $82,010 | $39.43 | 140 | 0.3 |
| Tennessee | $84,470 | $40.61 | 390 | 0.12 |
| Texas | $101,170 | $48.64 | 1,060 | 0.08 |
| Utah | $111,770 | $53.74 | 120 | 0.07 |
| Virginia | $101,820 | $48.95 | 430 | 0.11 |
| Washington | $126,200 | $60.67 | 320 | 0.09 |
| West Virginia | $76,460 | $36.76 | 150 | 0.21 |
| Wisconsin | $98,450 | $47.33 | 390 | 0.13 |
| Wyoming | $81,900 | $39.37 | 40 | 0.14 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $198,950 | 100 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $189,790 | 170 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $173,260 | 130 |
| Fresno, CA | $163,380 | 50 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $162,380 | 110 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $156,410 | 460 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $150,870 | 160 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $133,380 | 200 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $127,010 | 100 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $125,340 | 940 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $123,450 | 290 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $118,110 | 100 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $115,230 | 60 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $109,900 | 250 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $108,860 | 480 |
Metro areas with the most nuclear medicine technologists
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 940 | $125,340 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 480 | $108,860 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 460 | $156,410 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 410 | $102,460 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 400 | $99,810 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 320 | $107,230 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 320 | $100,130 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 310 | $103,900 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 300 | $98,160 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 290 | $123,450 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 290 | $101,120 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 280 | $87,380 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 250 | $105,590 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 250 | $109,900 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 240 | $101,150 |
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Questions
How much does a nuclear medicine technologist make?
The median pay for nuclear medicine technologists in the U.S. was $101,370 a year ($48.74 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $86,720 and $117,120.
Which states pay nuclear medicine technologists the most?
The highest pay was in California ($162,380), Washington ($126,200), Hawaii ($125,650), New Jersey ($124,280), Oregon ($122,100). The lowest was in Kansas ($64,610), West Virginia ($76,460), Wyoming ($81,900).
How many nuclear medicine technologists are there in the U.S.?
About 17,080 people were employed as nuclear medicine technologists in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.