Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $134,880 +39% vs national
Median hourly $64.85
10th percentile $104,480
90th percentile $161,560
Employed locally 160
National median $97,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $104,480
    25th
    $123,790
    50th (median)
    $134,880
    75th
    $155,320
    90th
    $161,560

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary vs area income 157% Median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary is 57% 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

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $130,160
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,560
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,790
    Pharmacists $160,640
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $50,300
    Respiratory Therapists $97,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Riverside, CA is $64.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary in Riverside, CA is 39% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Nuclear Medicine Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $104,480 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $123,790.