Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $98,420 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.32
10th percentile $75,570
90th percentile $116,520
Employed locally 310
National median $97,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,570
    25th
    $86,210
    50th (median)
    $98,420
    75th
    $105,710
    90th
    $116,520

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary vs area income 114% Median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary is 14% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $107,250
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $98,220
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $93,490
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $91,840
    Michigan $89,300
    Gainesville, FL $82,880

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,370
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,190
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,050
    Pharmacists $136,260
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $66,040
    Nurse Practitioners $128,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Atlanta, GA is $47.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary in Atlanta, GA 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Nuclear Medicine Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $75,570 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,210.