Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $104,840 +8.1% vs national
Median hourly $50.40
10th percentile $76,650
90th percentile $120,590
Employed locally 30
National median $97,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,650
    25th
    $86,390
    50th (median)
    $104,840
    75th
    $116,790
    90th
    $120,590

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary vs area income 122% Median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary is 22% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nuclear Medicine Technologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $183,820
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $182,530
    Modesto, CA $172,530
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $167,020
    Fresno, CA $157,160
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $156,190

    Nearby metros — Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $183,820
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $117,560
    Rochester, NY $100,320
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $98,220

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $92,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,340
    Pharmacists $133,360
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $79,200
    Nurse Practitioners $129,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nuclear Medicine Technologists make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Albany, NY is $50.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.98 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Nuclear Medicine Technologists salaries?

    The median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary in Albany, NY is 8.1% above the national median of $97,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Albany?

    Entry-level Nuclear Medicine Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $76,650 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,390.