Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $83,820 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $40.30
10th percentile $62,660
90th percentile $105,070
Employed locally 70
National median $97,020

Compare Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Raleigh, NC stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Nuclear Medicine Technologists
in
Raleigh, NC
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,660
    25th
    $71,700
    50th (median)
    $83,820
    75th
    $99,700
    90th
    $105,070

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary vs area income 87% Median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary is 13% below 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $182,530
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $115,290
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $110,020
    Lincoln, NE $104,320
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $96,780
    Wilmington, NC $96,620

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,870
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,060
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,890
    Pharmacists $139,170
    Physician Assistants $125,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Raleigh, NC is $40.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary in Raleigh, NC is 13.6% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Nuclear Medicine Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $62,660 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,700.