SOC 292033

Nuclear Medicine Technologists

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.

National Median

$97,020

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$97,020

Entry Level (10th pct)

$75,570

Experienced (90th pct)

$128,090

Total Employed

16,960

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$75,570 - $83,020
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$83,020 - $108,190
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$108,190 - $128,090

Highest Paying Locations for Nuclear Medicine Technologists

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$183,820

+89.5% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$182,530

+88.1% vs national

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

$167,020

+72.2% vs national

Fresno, CA

$157,160

+62.0% vs national

San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

$156,190

+61.0% vs national

Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$183,820	80
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$182,530	170
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$167,020	120
Fresno, CA	$157,160	40
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$156,190	100
California	$155,220	1,380
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$145,190	460
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$134,880	160
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$128,540	190
Hawaii	$124,380	40
Urban Honolulu, HI	$124,380	30
Washington	$121,090	310
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$117,560	1,050
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$115,290	100
District of Columbia	$114,750	N/A
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$112,620	100
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$111,660	40
New Jersey	$111,000	660
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$110,730	260
Oregon	$110,600	170
Massachusetts	$110,340	330
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$110,020	70
Waterbury-Shelton, CT	$109,070	30
New York	$109,020	940
Colorado	$108,900	200
Colorado Springs, CO	$108,180	30
Rhode Island	$107,950	40
Nevada	$107,670	120
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$107,250	90
Connecticut	$107,050	180
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$106,750	80
Utah	$106,720	110
Worcester, MA	$106,180	30
Omaha, NE-IA	$104,910	50
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$104,840	30
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$104,630	100
Nebraska	$104,270	90
Minnesota	$103,850	180
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$103,200	270
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$103,170	500
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$102,850	250
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$102,350	320
Illinois	$101,840	650
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$100,670	380
Rochester, NY	$100,320	60
Green Bay, WI	$99,940	40
New Hampshire	$99,900	70
Columbus, OH	$99,770	120
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX	$99,640	60
Boise City, ID	$99,000	30

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Nuclear Medicine Technologists?

The national median annual salary for Nuclear Medicine Technologists is $97,020, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Nuclear Medicine Technologistss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Nuclear Medicine Technologistss is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median salary of $183,820.

How much can an experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologists make?

Top-earning Nuclear Medicine Technologistss (90th percentile) make $128,090 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.