Nuclear Medicine Technologist Salary
Nuclear Medicine Technologists earn a median $101,370 a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
U.S. median
$101,370
$48.74 per hour
Range
$78,080 – $134,500
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
17,080
across the U.S.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$80,144
per year · effective tax rate 20.9%
$6,679Monthly
$3,339Twice a month
$3,082Every 2 weeks
$38.53Hourly
- Federal income tax$13,471
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,285
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,470
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$80,144
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $78,080 | $37.54 | $63,759 |
| 25th percentile | $86,720 | $41.69 | $69,838 |
| Median (50th) | $101,370 | $48.74 | $80,144 |
| 75th percentile | $117,120 | $56.31 | $91,224 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $134,500 | $64.66 | $103,197 |
Best cities for nuclear medicine technologists (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, CA | $156,410 | $105,822 | $93,181 | 460 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $125,340 | $90,581 | $80,471 | 940 |
| 3 | Chicago, IL | $108,860 | $80,169 | $77,387 | 480 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Los Angeles, CA — $156,410
- New York, NY — $125,340
- Chicago, IL — $108,860
Nuclear Medicine Technologist salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $162,380 | $109,270 | $122,760 – $200,990 | 1,500 |
| Washington | $126,200 | $97,524 | $102,970 – $158,740 | 320 |
| Hawaii | $125,650 | $89,129 | $108,140 – $130,220 | 30 |
| New Jersey | $124,280 | $90,485 | $101,830 – $140,340 | 540 |
| Oregon | $122,100 | $84,867 | $101,080 – $132,510 | 180 |
| New York | $118,650 | $86,340 | $96,870 – $134,400 | 890 |
| Massachusetts | $118,250 | $86,326 | $88,470 – $148,900 | 380 |
| Connecticut | $117,150 | $86,366 | $98,800 – $129,720 | 170 |
| Colorado | $116,990 | $86,693 | $94,950 – $132,580 | 200 |
| District of Columbia | $116,630 | $83,934 | $96,160 – $150,860 | 30 |
| Utah | $111,770 | $83,397 | $91,570 – $129,590 | 120 |
| Nevada | $109,150 | $85,617 | $97,640 – $136,520 | 120 |
| New Hampshire | $107,890 | $84,731 | $103,570 – $123,450 | 60 |
| Minnesota | $107,380 | $78,593 | $96,440 – $119,650 | 200 |
| Illinois | $104,950 | $77,612 | $84,590 – $122,800 | 620 |
| Idaho | $104,630 | $78,000 | $83,550 – $123,990 | 80 |
| Nebraska | $104,320 | $78,352 | $58,130 – $124,410 | 120 |
| Maryland | $104,150 | $77,516 | $87,120 – $122,930 | 330 |
| Rhode Island | $104,000 | $78,656 | $99,230 – $133,890 | 110 |
| Indiana | $103,230 | $78,437 | $85,140 – $119,310 | 280 |
| North Dakota | $102,640 | $80,295 | $76,250 – $115,390 | 50 |
| Virginia | $101,820 | $75,420 | $84,600 – $120,070 | 430 |
| Texas | $101,170 | $80,003 | $81,330 – $124,530 | 1,060 |
| Georgia | $100,880 | $75,186 | $75,490 – $125,760 | 540 |
| Montana | $100,490 | $75,208 | $62,340 – $107,830 | 50 |
| Delaware | $100,470 | $74,221 | $83,190 – $122,490 | 70 |
| Arizona | $100,130 | $76,977 | $81,030 – $123,130 | 430 |
| Maine | $99,500 | $73,210 | $80,820 – $113,730 | 70 |
| Wisconsin | $98,450 | $74,252 | $77,380 – $118,560 | 390 |
| New Mexico | $98,400 | $74,564 | $74,820 – $125,230 | 70 |
| Missouri | $98,010 | $74,111 | $76,660 – $118,120 | 360 |
| Ohio | $97,570 | $75,570 | $80,620 – $105,990 | 670 |
| Florida | $97,310 | $77,288 | $80,070 – $110,640 | 1,740 |
| Kentucky | $95,470 | $72,769 | $75,360 – $117,540 | 270 |
| Michigan | $95,400 | $72,140 | $75,000 – $101,680 | 640 |
| Pennsylvania | $94,570 | $72,457 | $75,270 – $118,110 | 740 |
| Iowa | $92,890 | $71,300 | $80,090 – $105,970 | 150 |
| Oklahoma | $90,640 | $69,062 | $72,110 – $103,490 | 200 |
| South Carolina | $90,230 | $68,050 | $76,820 – $102,760 | 280 |
| Louisiana | $87,670 | $68,262 | $69,040 – $105,050 | 170 |
| North Carolina | $85,240 | $65,904 | $67,080 – $103,980 | 600 |
| Tennessee | $84,470 | $68,255 | $68,640 – $108,020 | 390 |
| Arkansas | $83,670 | $64,641 | $58,130 – $103,220 | 190 |
| Mississippi | $83,340 | $64,858 | $64,880 – $101,800 | 160 |
| Alabama | $82,630 | $63,094 | $64,150 – $100,310 | 320 |
| South Dakota | $82,010 | $66,524 | $39,090 – $101,940 | 140 |
| Wyoming | $81,900 | $66,447 | $78,580 – $119,660 | 40 |
| West Virginia | $76,460 | $59,869 | $65,570 – $101,300 | 150 |
| Kansas | $64,610 | $51,289 | $55,310 – $104,100 | 380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nuclear medicine technologist make?
The national median salary for nuclear medicine technologists is $101,370 a year ($48.74 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,080 and the top 10% earn over $134,500. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays nuclear medicine technologists the most?
California has the highest median pay at $162,380. After taxes and local prices, Los Angeles, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many nuclear medicine technologists are there in the U.S.?
About 17,080 people work as nuclear medicine technologists nationwide.