Nuclear Medicine Technologists pay in California
In California, the median pay for nuclear medicine technologists is $78.07 an hour ($162,380 a year). About 1,500 people work in this job there.
That is 60% higher than the U.S. median ($101,370). California ranks 1st of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nuclear medicine technologists in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $59.02 | $122,760 |
| 25% of workers | $65.78 | $136,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $78.07 | $162,380 |
| 75% of workers | $85.67 | $178,190 |
| 90% of workers | $96.63 | $200,990 |
Nuclear Medicine Technologists pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $198,950 | 100 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $189,790 | 170 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $173,260 | 130 |
| Modesto | $172,530 | 30 |
| Fresno | $163,380 | 50 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $162,380 | 110 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $156,410 | 460 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $150,870 | 160 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nuclear medicine technologists
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 800 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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