Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary in Lakeland, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $95,620 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $45.97
10th percentile $79,300
90th percentile $104,780
Employed locally 50
National median $97,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,300
    25th
    $84,710
    50th (median)
    $95,620
    75th
    $103,750
    90th
    $104,780

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary vs area income 150% Median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary is 50% 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
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $94,530
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $94,080
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $92,790
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $88,860
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $88,450
    Florida $88,450

    Related occupations in Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,880
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,160
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,550
    Nurse Practitioners $123,140
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $66,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Lakeland, FL is $45.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary in Lakeland, FL is 1.4% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Nuclear Medicine Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $79,300 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,710.