Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Louisiana
$91,000 / year
≈ $7,600 per month · $43.75 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Louisiana · median $90,500
25th percentile
$83,000Average
$91,00075th percentile
$102,500
$83,000Average
$91,00075th percentile
$102,500
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist salary by state
Alabama$86,000
Arizona$104,500
Arkansas$86,000
California$165,500
Colorado$120,500
Connecticut$120,500
Delaware$106,000
District of Columbia$126,000
Florida$100,000
Georgia$102,000
Hawaii$125,500
Idaho$108,500
Illinois$109,000
Indiana$106,500
Iowa$95,500
Kansas$79,500
Kentucky$96,500
Louisiana$91,000
Maine$101,000
Maryland$108,500
Massachusetts$122,000
Michigan$94,500
Minnesota$112,500
Mississippi$86,500
Missouri$99,000
Montana$96,500
Nebraska$103,000
Nevada$116,500
New Hampshire$114,000
New Jersey$126,500
New Mexico$101,500
New York$120,500
North Carolina$90,500
North Dakota$100,500
Ohio$98,500
Oklahoma$93,500
Oregon$122,500
Pennsylvania$96,500
Rhode Island$113,000
South Carolina$94,000
South Dakota$82,500
Tennessee$91,500
Texas$105,500
Utah$114,500
Virginia$105,500
Washington$132,500
West Virginia$84,500
Wisconsin$100,000
Wyoming$97,500
About this role
Nuclear Medicine Technologist is a professional role within the function in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Nuclear Medicine Technologists do
Typical education: Associate's Degree
- Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.
- Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
- Process cardiac function studies, using computer.
- Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
- Record and process results of procedures.
Top skills: Critical Thinking Speaking Active Listening Writing Reading Comprehension Monitoring
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay by experience level
Entry level$81,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$90,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$105,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$121,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$139,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+3%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
900
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist salary by industry
Hospitals
12,180 workers
$107,500General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
11,950 workers
$107,500Hospitals, Privately Owned
10,710 workers
$108,000Ambulatory Health Care Services
4,250 workers
$114,000Offices of Physicians
2,290 workers
$105,000Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
1,390 workers
$109,000Hospitals, Local Government Owned
960 workers
$100,000Outpatient Care Centers
550 workers
$162,500Hospitals, State Government Owned
520 workers
$115,000Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
230 workers
$115,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Nuclear Medicine Technologist pays 33% below the average across 91 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $162,000).
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Physical Therapist$109,000
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Dental Hygienist$102,500
Speech-Language Pathologist$101,500
Audiologist$101,000
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$100,500
Radiation Therapist$119,000
Chiropractor$93,500
Careers related to Nuclear Medicine Technologist
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Nuclear Medicine Technologist make?
The average base salary for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in the United States is $109,000 per year, or about $52.40 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $89,500 and $121,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?
The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $162,000 across 91 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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