Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $112,620 +16.1% vs national
Median hourly $54.15
10th percentile $86,310
90th percentile $129,830
Employed locally 100
National median $97,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,310
    25th
    $105,100
    50th (median)
    $112,620
    75th
    $123,720
    90th
    $129,830

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary vs area income 110% Median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary is 10% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $182,530
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $128,540
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $115,290
    District of Columbia $114,750
    Colorado $108,900
    Colorado Springs, CO $108,180

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,500
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $75,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,670
    Pharmacists $152,200
    Physical Therapists $102,670
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $69,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Denver, CO is $54.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary in Denver, CO is 16.1% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Nuclear Medicine Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $86,310 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,100.