SOC 29-2033 · May 2025 · United States
Nuclear Medicine Technologists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Nuclear Medicine Technologists across the United States is $101,370 per year, measured over 17,080 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $162,380.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Pay for this occupation varies by 151.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $162,380 and Kansas pays $64,610.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Nuclear Medicine Technologists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 1,740 | $97,310 | |
| 2 | California | 1,500 | $162,380 | |
| 3 | Texas | 1,060 | $101,170 | |
| 4 | New York | 890 | $118,650 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 740 | $94,570 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 670 | $97,570 | |
| 7 | Michigan | 640 | $95,400 | |
| 8 | Illinois | 620 | $104,950 | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 600 | $85,240 | |
| 10 | Georgia | 540 | $100,880 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $198,950 | 100 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $189,790 | 170 |
| 3 | Sacramento | $173,260 | 130 |
| 4 | Modesto | $172,530 | 30 |
| 5 | Fresno | $163,380 | 50 |
| 6 | San Diego | $162,380 | 110 |
| 7 | Los Angeles | $156,410 | 460 |
| 8 | Riverside | $150,870 | 160 |
| 9 | Seattle | $133,380 | 200 |
| 10 | Bridgeport | $128,560 | 30 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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