Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $84,340 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $40.55
10th percentile $83,030
90th percentile $103,390
Employed locally 30
National median $97,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,030
    25th
    $83,590
    50th (median)
    $84,340
    75th
    $94,860
    90th
    $103,390

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary vs area income 100% Median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary is 0% 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
    California $155,220
    District of Columbia $114,750
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $112,620
    Omaha, NE-IA $104,910
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $102,850
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $98,870

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,120
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,610
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $47,630
    Medical Records Specialists $52,370
    Physical Therapists $98,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nuclear Medicine Technologists make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Des Moines, IA is $40.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.71 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Nuclear Medicine Technologists salaries?

    The median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary in Des Moines, IA is 13.1% below 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Nuclear Medicine Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $83,030 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,590.