Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $115,290 +18.8% vs national
Median hourly $55.43
10th percentile $104,880
90th percentile $129,340
Employed locally 100
National median $97,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $104,880
    25th
    $107,150
    50th (median)
    $115,290
    75th
    $124,340
    90th
    $129,340

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary vs area income 122% Median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary is 22% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $117,560
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $112,620
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $111,660
    Oregon $110,600
    New York $109,020

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $127,980
    Physicians, All Other $333,860
    Pharmacy Technicians $54,740
    Pharmacists $169,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $78,870
    Dental Hygienists $118,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Portland, OR-WA is $55.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary in Portland, OR-WA is 18.8% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Nuclear Medicine Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $104,880 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,150.