Nuclear Medicine Technologist salary in California
What nuclear medicine technologists earn in California and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$162,380$78.07 per hour
vs U.S.+60%U.S. median $101,370
Middle half earn$136,820 – $178,190Top 10%: $200,990+
Jobs1,5000.75× the U.S. concentration
Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in California cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $156,410 | $75.20 | 460 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $189,790 | $91.25 | 170 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $150,870 | $72.54 | 160 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $173,260 | $83.30 | 130 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $162,380 | $78.07 | 110 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $198,950 | $95.65 | 100 |
| Fresno, CA | $163,380 | $78.55 | 50 |
| Modesto, CA | $172,530 | $82.95 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in California
Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in similar states
Washington · $126,200 Hawaii · $125,650 New Jersey · $124,280 Oregon · $122,100 New York · $118,650 Massachusetts · $118,250
Other healthcare salaries in California
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,320 Registered Nurses · $140,270 Medical Assistants · $49,660 Nursing Assistants · $47,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $79,750 Dental Assistants · $50,110 Pharmacy Technicians · $55,110 Pharmacists · $164,610 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $76,010 Physical Therapists · $124,190 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $60,390 Physicians, All Other · $281,590
Questions
How much does a nuclear medicine technologist make in California?
Nuclear Medicine Technologists in California earned a median of $162,380 a year ($78.07 an hour) in May 2025, 60% more than the national median of $101,370. The middle half earned $136,820 to $178,190.
Where in California do nuclear medicine technologists earn the most?
Among areas in California, pay was highest in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA at $198,950.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.