As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Nuclear Medicine Technologist in the United States is $47. While Salary.com is seeing that Nuclear Medicine Technologist salary in the US can go up to $57 or down to $40, but most earn between $43 and $52. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Nuclear Medicine Technologist in the United States.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
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| 75th Percentile | $52 | $4 | $1 | $0 |
| Average | $47 | $4 | $1 | $0 |
| 25th Percentile | $43 | $4 | $1 | $0 |
As of April 01, 2025, Salary.com is seeing that an entry-level Nuclear Medicine Technologist with under 1 year experience makes about $96,229. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Nuclear Medicine Technologist makes around $97,580. After 2-4 years, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay rises to about $101,159. Those senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $101,647, and those Nuclear Medicine Technologist having 8 years or more experience is expected to earn about $102,461 on average.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Nuclear Medicine Technologist | $96,229 |
| Intermediate Level Nuclear Medicine Technologist | $97,580 |
| Senior Level Nuclear Medicine Technologist | $101,159 |
| Specialist Level Nuclear Medicine Technologist | $101,647 |
| Expert Level Nuclear Medicine Technologist | $102,461 |
| Entry Level | 1% |
| Mid Level | 0% |
| Senior Level | 4% |
| Top Level | 4% |
| Experienced | 5% |
Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from state to state due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of April 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Nuclear Medicine Technologist is $107,631 in California and in Massachusetts, the average annual salary goes to $106,196. While in New Jersey, a Nuclear Medicine Technologist earns $105,767 per year.
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Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from city to city due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of April 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Nuclear Medicine Technologist in San Francisco, CA is $121,868 and in New York, NY, the average annual salary goes to $113,085. While a Nuclear Medicine Technologist earns $108,831 per year in Boston, MA.
For those exploring the changing dynamics of Nuclear Medicine Technologist salaries, Salary.com offers detailed insights through our Job Trending in CA Labor Market analysis. As of April 01, 2025, our research highlights a notable shift in Nuclear Medicine Technologist compensation over the past six years. For instance, the median salary has moved from $92,884 in 2023 to about $92,007 in 2024 (for a comprehensive analysis of Nuclear Medicine Technologist salary trends, click here). It's crucial to consider several elements, including geographical location, experience level, industry demand, and economic development, as they play a significant role in influencing salary variations.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $97,580 | 71.5% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $7,465 | 5.5% | ||
| 401K/403B | $3,903 | 2.9% | ||
| Disability | $1,952 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,374 | 4.7% | ||
| Pension | $5,367 | 3.9% | ||
| Time Off | $13,886 | 10.2% | ||
| Total Compensation | $136,527 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.1% |
| Associates | 36.1% |
| Bachelors | 50.7% |
| Masters | 2.8% |
| Doctorate | 0.3% |
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Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals for use in both diagnostic studies and therapeutic treatments. Creates and enhances diagnostic images using a variety of imaging equipment and tools. Collects biologic specimens and prepares data for interpretation by physicians. Follows radiation safety guidelines and documents radiopharmaceutical usage for regulatory compliance. May require a bachelor's degree in a related area. Typically requires certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) and a state license to practice. Typically reports to a chief technologist or manager. Work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.
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