Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $182,530 +88.1% vs national
Median hourly $87.76
10th percentile $131,710
90th percentile $205,920
Employed locally 170
National median $97,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $131,710
    25th
    $158,110
    50th (median)
    $182,530
    75th
    $191,640
    90th
    $205,920

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary vs area income 136% Median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary is 36% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nuclear Medicine Technologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $183,820
    Modesto, CA $172,530
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $167,020
    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
    Modesto, CA $172,530
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $167,020
    Fresno, CA $157,160
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $156,190
    California $155,220

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $188,020
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    Dental Hygienists $146,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nuclear Medicine Technologists make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in San Francisco, CA is $87.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.53 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Nuclear Medicine Technologists salaries?

    The median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary in San Francisco, CA is 88.1% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Nuclear Medicine Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $131,710 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $158,110.