California Median
$162,380
per year
Hourly Rate
$78.07
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+60% vs US median
US median $101,370
State Rank
#1 of 49
1,500 employed here
How much does a Nuclear Medicine Technologist make in California?
A Nuclear Medicine Technologist working in California earns a median salary of $162,380 per year, or about $78.07 per hour. That is 60% above the national median of $101,370 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $122,760 while the top 10% make $200,990 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $136,820 and $178,190 a year.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $122,760 | $59.02 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $136,820 | $65.78 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $162,380 | $78.07 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $178,190 | $85.67 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $200,990 | $96.63 |
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How California compares
California ranks 1st out of 49 states and territories for Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Nuclear Medicine Technologist salary in other states
Washington $126,200Hawaii $125,650New Jersey $124,280Oregon $122,100New York $118,650Massachusetts $118,250Connecticut $117,150Colorado $116,990District of Columbia $116,630Utah $111,770Nevada $109,150New Hampshire $107,890Minnesota $107,380Illinois $104,950Idaho $104,630Nebraska $104,320Maryland $104,150Rhode Island $104,000Indiana $103,230North Dakota $102,640Virginia $101,820Texas $101,170Georgia $100,880Montana $100,490Delaware $100,470Arizona $100,130Maine $99,500Wisconsin $98,450New Mexico $98,400Missouri $98,010Ohio $97,570Florida $97,310Kentucky $95,470Michigan $95,400Pennsylvania $94,570Iowa $92,890Oklahoma $90,640South Carolina $90,230Louisiana $87,670North Carolina $85,240Tennessee $84,470Arkansas $83,670Mississippi $83,340Alabama $82,630South Dakota $82,010Wyoming $81,900West Virginia $76,460Kansas $64,610
Working as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in California
Nationally, about 17,000 people work as Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($162,380) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Nuclear Medicine Technologist make in California?
The median Nuclear Medicine Technologist salary in California is $162,380 per year, or about $78.07 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $122,760 at the entry level to $200,990 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Nuclear Medicine Technologists about 60% more than the national median of $101,370. California ranks 1st out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Nuclear Medicine Technologists?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $162,380 a year. About 1,500 Nuclear Medicine Technologists are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.