Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $96,410 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $46.35
10th percentile $76,970
90th percentile $100,720
Employed locally 60
National median $97,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,970
    25th
    $82,670
    50th (median)
    $96,410
    75th
    $98,410
    90th
    $100,720

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary vs area income 142% Median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary is 42% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $100,670

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Physicians, All Other $357,070
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $70,890
    Psychiatric Technicians $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Tucson, AZ is $46.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary in Tucson, AZ is 0.6% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Nuclear Medicine Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $76,970 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,670.