Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $145,190 +49.6% vs national
Median hourly $69.80
10th percentile $118,930
90th percentile $170,440
Employed locally 460
National median $97,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $118,930
    25th
    $126,930
    50th (median)
    $145,190
    75th
    $165,120
    90th
    $170,440

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary vs area income 155% Median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary is 55% 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
    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$133,440
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$76,290
    Pharmacy Technicians$48,600
    Pharmacists$158,450
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$62,430
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$55,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nuclear Medicine Technologists make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Los Angeles, CA is $69.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.20 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Nuclear Medicine Technologists salaries?

    The median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary in Los Angeles, CA is 49.6% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Nuclear Medicine Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $118,930 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,930.