Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $117,560 +21.2% vs national
Median hourly $56.52
10th percentile $98,910
90th percentile $132,270
Employed locally 1,050
National median $97,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,910
    25th
    $105,980
    50th (median)
    $117,560
    75th
    $124,880
    90th
    $132,270

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary vs area income 121% Median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary is 21% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $104,840
    Rochester, NY $100,320
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $98,220

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$113,490
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$72,800
    Pharmacy Technicians$43,470
    Pharmacists$135,720
    Nurse Practitioners$152,790
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$80,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nuclear Medicine Technologists make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in New York, NY-NJ is $56.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.55 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Nuclear Medicine Technologists salaries?

    The median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary in New York, NY-NJ is 21.2% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Nuclear Medicine Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $98,910 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,980.