Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for nuclear medicine technologists in the U.S. is $101,370 ($48.74 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $101,370
- Mean annual wage
- $105,160
- Median hourly wage
- $48.74
- Employment
- 17,080
17,080 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,080 | $37.54 |
| 25th percentile | $86,720 | $41.69 |
| Median (50th) | $101,370 | $48.74 |
| 75th percentile | $117,120 | $56.31 |
| 90th percentile | $134,500 | $64.66 |
Highest-paying states for nuclear medicine technologists
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $162,380 | 1,500 |
| Washington | $126,200 | 320 |
| Hawaii | $125,650 | 30 |
| New Jersey | $124,280 | 540 |
| Oregon | $122,100 | 180 |
| New York | $118,650 | 890 |
| Massachusetts | $118,250 | 380 |
| Connecticut | $117,150 | 170 |
| Colorado | $116,990 | 200 |
| District of Columbia | $116,630 | 30 |
Lowest-paying states
- Kansas: $64,610 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $76,460 median annual wage
- Wyoming: $81,900 median annual wage
- South Dakota: $82,010 median annual wage
- Alabama: $82,630 median annual wage
About this occupation
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.
Typical tasks
- Train or supervise student or subordinate nuclear medicine technologists.
- Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
- Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
- Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
- Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures.
- Position radiation fields, radiation beams, and patient to allow for most effective treatment of patient's disease, using computer.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Associate's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.9% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 4.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 3.1% |
| Associate's degree | 14.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 53.3% |
| Master's degree | 23.3% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 1.2% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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