Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $183,820 +89.5% vs national
Median hourly $88.38
10th percentile $135,320
90th percentile $207,850
Employed locally 80
National median $97,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $135,320
    25th
    $168,960
    50th (median)
    $183,820
    75th
    $206,570
    90th
    $207,850

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary vs area income 117% Median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary is 17% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nuclear Medicine Technologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    California $155,220

    Nearby metros — Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    California $155,220

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $208,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $92,840
    Physicians, All Other $95,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $70,740
    Pharmacists $196,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in San Jose, CA is $88.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $111.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary in San Jose, CA is 89.5% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Nuclear Medicine Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $135,320 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $168,960.