Tennessee Median
$84,470
per year
Hourly Rate
$40.61
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-17% vs US median
US median $101,370
State Rank
#42 of 49
390 employed here
How much does a Nuclear Medicine Technologist make in Tennessee?
Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Tennessee take home a median of $84,470 annually — roughly $40.61 an hour — which runs 17% below the national median of $101,370.
Within Tennessee, entry-level pay starts around $68,640 while the top 10% make $108,020 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $79,440 and $96,590 a year.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist salary range in Tennessee
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $68,640 | $33.00 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $79,440 | $38.19 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $84,470 | $40.61 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $96,590 | $46.44 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $108,020 | $51.93 |
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How Tennessee compares
Tennessee ranks 42nd out of 49 states and territories for Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Nuclear Medicine Technologist salary in other states
California $162,380Washington $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 $85,240Arkansas $83,670Mississippi $83,340Alabama $82,630South Dakota $82,010Wyoming $81,900West Virginia $76,460Kansas $64,610
Working as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Tennessee
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 Tennessee pay ($84,470) 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 Tennessee?
The median Nuclear Medicine Technologist salary in Tennessee is $84,470 per year, or about $40.61 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $68,640 at the entry level to $108,020 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Tennessee pay compare to the national average?
Tennessee pays Nuclear Medicine Technologists about 17% less than the national median of $101,370. Tennessee ranks 42nd out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Tennessee a good state for Nuclear Medicine Technologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $84,470 a year. About 390 Nuclear Medicine Technologists are employed in Tennessee. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Tennessee?
The highest-paying occupations in Tennessee include Cardiologist ($610,080), Dermatologist ($433,630), Surgeon, All Other ($373,510), 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.