Nuclear Medicine Technologist salary in Tennessee
What nuclear medicine technologists earn in Tennessee and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$84,470$40.61 per hour
vs U.S.−17%U.S. median $101,370
Middle half earn$79,440 – $96,590Top 10%: $108,020+
Jobs3901.07× the U.S. concentration
Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in Tennessee cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $94,500 | $45.43 | 100 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $84,470 | $40.61 | 90 |
| Knoxville, TN | $82,620 | $39.72 | 60 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $82,770 | $39.79 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Tennessee
Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in similar states
North Carolina · $85,240 Arkansas · $83,670 Mississippi · $83,340 Alabama · $82,630 South Dakota · $82,010 Wyoming · $81,900
Other healthcare salaries in Tennessee
Registered Nurses · $81,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $32,130 Nursing Assistants · $37,990 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $58,870 Medical Assistants · $39,570 Nurse Practitioners · $117,590 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,920 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,070 Pharmacists · $133,390 Dental Assistants · $46,720 Physicians, All Other · $301,290 Physical Therapists · $100,140
Questions
How much does a nuclear medicine technologist make in Tennessee?
Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Tennessee earned a median of $84,470 a year ($40.61 an hour) in May 2025, 17% less than the national median of $101,370. The middle half earned $79,440 to $96,590.
Where in Tennessee do nuclear medicine technologists earn the most?
Among areas in Tennessee, pay was highest in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $94,500.
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.