Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $98,400 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.31
10th percentile $74,820
90th percentile $124,920
Employed locally 40
National median $97,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,820
    25th
    $74,820
    50th (median)
    $98,400
    75th
    $105,170
    90th
    $124,920

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary vs area income 145% Median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary is 45% 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
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $93,490
    Kansas nonmetropolitan area $85,740
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $85,100
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $84,550
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $79,950
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $78,810

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,420
    Physicians, All Other $327,670
    Pharmacists $137,530
    Nurse Practitioners $138,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Albuquerque, NM is $47.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary in Albuquerque, NM is 1.4% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Nuclear Medicine Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $74,820 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,820.