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Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary
Nuclear Medicine Technologists earn a median $101,370 a year in the U.S., with 17,080 jobs (May 2025).
- Median wage
- $101,370 a year
- Employment
- 17,080
- Excludes self-employed
- Projected growth
- +4.4%
- 2025 to 2035
- Openings per year
- 800
- Average, including replacements
Pay range nationally
The middle half of workers earn between the 25th and 75th percentile (shaded)
- Median (50%)
- $101,370 · $48.74 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $105,160 · $50.56 an hour (estimate error ±0.8%)
- 10th percentile
- $78,080 · $37.54 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $86,720 · $41.69 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $117,120 · $56.31 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $134,500 · $64.66 an hour
- Employment
- 17,080 (estimate error ±1.8%)
What they do
Standard Occupational Classification definition
Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. Subject patients to radiation. Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.
Job outlook
BLS Employment Projections, 2025 to 2035
- Jobs in 2025
- 17,400
- Projected for 2035
- 18,200
- Change
- +800 (+4.4%)
- Openings each year
- 800
- Typical education
- Associate's degree
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
- Self-employed
- 0.6%
Occupational Outlook Handbook (duties, how to become one, work environment)
Highest paying states
Median wage for this occupation
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| # | State | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $162,380 | 1,500 |
| 2 | Washington | $126,200 | 320 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $125,650 | 30 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $124,280 | 540 |
| 5 | Oregon | $122,100 | 180 |
| 6 | New York | $118,650 | 890 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $118,250 | 380 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $117,150 | 170 |
| 9 | Colorado | $116,990 | 200 |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $116,630 | 30 |
States with the most jobs
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| State | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1,740 | $97,310 |
| California | 1,500 | $162,380 |
| Texas | 1,060 | $101,170 |
| New York | 890 | $118,650 |
| Pennsylvania | 740 | $94,570 |
| Ohio | 670 | $97,570 |
| Michigan | 640 | $95,400 |
| Illinois | 620 | $104,950 |
| North Carolina | 600 | $85,240 |
| Georgia | 540 | $100,880 |
Highest paying metro areas
Metro areas with at least 100 jobs in this occupation
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| # | Metro area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $198,950 | 100 |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $189,790 | 170 |
| 3 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $173,260 | 130 |
| 4 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $162,380 | 110 |
| 5 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $156,410 | 460 |
| 6 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $150,870 | 160 |
| 7 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $133,380 | 200 |
| 8 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $127,010 | 100 |
| 9 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $125,340 | 940 |
| 10 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $123,450 | 290 |
| 11 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $118,110 | 100 |
| 12 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $109,900 | 250 |
Metro areas with the most jobs
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| Metro area | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Visa filings for this occupation
Wages employers offered on Department of Labor filings
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)6 certified filingsMedian offered wage $101,629
- PERM green card (FY 2026 through Q3)1 certified filingsMedian offered wage Not reported
Nuclear Medicine Technologists pay by state
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- Colorado
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- Delaware
- District of Columbia
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- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
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- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do nuclear medicine technologists make?
- The median wage for nuclear medicine technologists in the U.S. is $101,370 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $86,720 and $117,120.
- Which state pays nuclear medicine technologists the most?
- California has the highest median wage for this occupation at $162,380 a year.
- What is the job outlook for nuclear medicine technologists?
- BLS projects employment to grow 4.4% from 2025 to 2035, with about 800 openings each year on average.
- What education do nuclear medicine technologists need?
- The typical entry-level education is: associate's degree.