Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $167,020 +72.2% vs national
Median hourly $80.30
10th percentile $128,150
90th percentile $199,340
Employed locally 120
National median $97,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $128,150
    25th
    $140,960
    50th (median)
    $167,020
    75th
    $179,620
    90th
    $199,340

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary vs area income 178% Median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary is 78% 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
    Fresno, CA $157,160
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $156,190
    California $155,220

    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
    Fresno, CA $157,160
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $156,190
    California $155,220

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $169,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,460
    Pharmacy Technicians $55,810
    Pharmacists $173,510
    Dental Hygienists $121,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $80,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Sacramento, CA is $80.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary in Sacramento, CA is 72.2% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Nuclear Medicine Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $128,150 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $140,960.