Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $98,220 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $47.22
10th percentile $81,450
90th percentile $108,120
Employed locally 70
National median $97,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,450
    25th
    $86,640
    50th (median)
    $98,220
    75th
    $101,810
    90th
    $108,120

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary vs area income 139% Median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary is 39% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $104,840
    Rochester, NY $100,320

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$95,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,570
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,630
    Physicians, All Other$97,960
    Pharmacists$135,410
    Nurse Practitioners$133,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Buffalo, NY is $47.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary in Buffalo, NY is 1.2% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Nuclear Medicine Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $81,450 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,640.