How Much Does a Nuclear Medicine Tech Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$101,370
Nuclear medicine techs in the U.S. earn a median of $101,370 a year, or $48.74 an hour. Half of nuclear medicine techs earn more than $101,370 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $134,500.
Pay percentiles for nuclear medicine techs
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37.54 | $78,080 |
| 25th | $41.69 | $86,720 |
| 50th (median) | $48.74 | $101,370 |
| 75th | $56.31 | $117,120 |
| 90th | $64.66 | $134,500 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Nuclear Medicine Technologists (SOC 29-2033). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for nuclear medicine techs
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $162,380 | $78.07 | +60% |
| Washington | $126,200 | $60.67 | +24% |
| Hawaii | $125,650 | $60.41 | +24% |
| New Jersey | $124,280 | $59.75 | +23% |
| Oregon | $122,100 | $58.70 | +20% |
| New York | $118,650 | $57.04 | +17% |
| Massachusetts | $118,250 | $56.85 | +17% |
| Connecticut | $117,150 | $56.32 | +16% |
| Colorado | $116,990 | $56.25 | +15% |
| District of Columbia | $116,630 | $56.07 | +15% |
| United States | $101,370 | $48.74 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many nuclear medicine techs are there?
BLS counts about 17,080 nuclear medicine techs employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Nuclear Medicine Technologists”. The most jobs are in Florida (1,740), California (1,500) and Texas (1,060).
The mean (average) annual wage is $105,160, higher than the median of $101,370.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $8,448
- Biweekly
- $3,899
- Weekly
- $1,949
- Daily (8 hours)
- $390
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do nuclear medicine techs make an hour?
The median hourly wage for nuclear medicine techs is $48.74. The middle 50% earn between $41.69 and $56.31 an hour.
Which state pays nuclear medicine techs the most?
California has the highest median wage for nuclear medicine techs at $162,380, +60% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for nuclear medicine techs?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of nuclear medicine techs earn less than $78,080 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.