Nuclear medicine technologists
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$97,020
~$47/hr · ~$8,085/mo
US Jobs
20K
As fast as average
AI & Automation Risk
4/10
Low Risk
AI & Automation Risk
Low Risk 4/10
The role requires significant physical presence to prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate heavy machinery, and physically assist or position patients. While AI will likely automate the digital aspects of the job—such as optimizing image quality, calculating dosages, and streamlining record-keeping—the core clinical and manual tasks remain insulated from full automation.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CABEST VALUE | $183,820 | Above avg (113.1) | $162,588 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $182,530 | Above avg (117.6) | $155,277 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $167,020 | Above avg (109.1) | $153,102 |
| Fresno, CA | $157,160 | Above avg (104.0) | $151,110 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $156,190 | Above avg (110.7) | $141,041 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $145,190 | Above avg (114.7) | $126,528 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $134,880 | Above avg (107.3) | $125,656 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $128,540 | Above avg (112.7) | $114,024 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $104,910 | Below avg (92.5) | $113,447 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $124,380 | Above avg (111.4) | $111,628 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $108,180 | Average (98.1) | $110,261 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $107,250 | Average (98.3) | $109,120 |
| Green Bay, WI | $99,940 | Below avg (92.2) | $108,401 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $110,020 | Average (101.5) | $108,382 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $115,290 | Above avg (106.7) | $108,036 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Associate's degree
10-Year Growth
+3% (As fast as average)
Hourly Rate
~$47/hr
Monthly Income
~$8,085/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)