Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary
The BLS estimates 17,080 Nuclear Medicine Technologists jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $101,370 (May 2025, SOC 29-2033). Across 16 metros with published figures, medians range from $87,380 in Kansas City, MO-KS to $156,410 in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE17,080 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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HIGHEST-PAYING METROS
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$156,410 · 460 jobs
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$133,380 · 200 jobs
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$125,340 · 940 jobs
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$123,450 · 290 jobs
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$109,900 · 250 jobs
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$108,860 · 480 jobs
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$107,230 · 320 jobs
- Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$105,590 · 250 jobs
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$103,900 · 310 jobs
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$102,460 · 410 jobs
LARGEST METROS
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$125,340 · 940 jobs
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$108,860 · 480 jobs
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$156,410 · 460 jobs
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$102,460 · 410 jobs
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$99,810 · 400 jobs
- Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$107,230 · 320 jobs
- Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$100,130 · 320 jobs
- Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$103,900 · 310 jobs
- Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$98,160 · 300 jobs
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$123,450 · 290 jobs
ALL METROS (A–Z)
Questions
What is the median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary in the U.S.?
$101,370 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $86,720–$117,120.
Where do Nuclear Medicine Technologists earn the most?
Highest metro medians: Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($156,410), Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($133,380), New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($125,340). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.