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Nuclear Medicine Technologists is a notable career in the 29 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Nuclear Medicine Technologists against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 29-2033 |
| title | Nuclear Medicine Technologists |
| onet code | 29-2033.00 |
| description | Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. Subject patients to radiation. Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques. |
| job zone | 3 |
| major group | 29 |
| tot emp | 16,960 |
| a mean | 99,690 |
| a median | 97,020 |
| a pct10 | 75,570 |
| a pct25 | 83,020 |
| a pct75 | 108,190 |
| a pct90 | 128,090 |
| h mean | 47 |
| h median | 46 |
The day-to-day work of a nuclear medicine technologists typically centers on administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Critical Thinking, Active Listening, and Speaking. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.50 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working nuclear medicine technologists, the most common entry qualification is a Associate's Degree (or other 2 (62.6%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 31% of incumbents. Entry pathways are mixed; a meaningful minority enters without a four-year degree.
Median annual pay is highest in California at $155,220 and lowest in Arkansas at $75,150 — a 2.1× spread. The top five states (California, Hawaii, Washington, District of Columbia, New Jersey) average $125,288. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $155,220 | $150,670 | $118,370 | $185,250 | 1,380 |
| Hawaii | $124,380 | $115,280 | $81,790 | $125,730 | 40 |
| Washington | $121,090 | $121,480 | $98,900 | $152,850 | 310 |
| District of Columbia | $114,750 | $108,820 | $86,010 | $124,440 | — |
| New Jersey | $111,000 | $113,080 | $97,720 | $129,600 | 660 |
| Oregon | $110,600 | $113,120 | $98,160 | $132,280 | 170 |
| Massachusetts | $110,340 | $109,690 | $83,790 | $130,100 | 330 |
| New York | $109,020 | $109,670 | $86,390 | $129,800 | 940 |
| Colorado | $108,900 | $111,140 | $86,310 | $127,360 | 200 |
| Rhode Island | $107,950 | $112,270 | $84,710 | $143,790 | 40 |
| Nevada | $107,670 | $105,940 | $84,980 | $124,840 | 120 |
| Connecticut | $107,050 | $109,240 | $93,780 | $122,860 | 180 |
| Utah | $106,720 | $105,300 | $87,120 | $124,650 | 110 |
| Nebraska | $104,270 | $102,830 | $81,140 | $121,880 | 90 |
| Minnesota | $103,850 | $103,160 | $91,640 | $114,340 | 180 |
| Illinois | $101,840 | $100,190 | $83,290 | $120,180 | 650 |
| New Hampshire | $99,900 | $100,940 | $88,430 | $112,750 | 70 |
| Idaho | $99,000 | $99,400 | $79,890 | $121,490 | 80 |
| North Dakota | $98,730 | $91,390 | $73,350 | $110,790 | 50 |
| Arizona | $98,720 | $96,750 | $81,360 | $107,320 | 510 |
| Missouri | $97,400 | $94,560 | $74,590 | $110,960 | 340 |
| Montana | $97,000 | $94,870 | $79,150 | $115,650 | 50 |
| Virginia | $96,820 | $96,510 | $78,570 | $112,410 | 440 |
| Indiana | $96,780 | $94,600 | $78,270 | $105,950 | 280 |
| Maryland | $96,560 | $95,120 | $76,710 | $108,570 | 390 |
| Texas | $96,060 | $95,740 | $77,690 | $114,400 | 1,040 |
| Delaware | $96,040 | $98,010 | $78,090 | $114,470 | 90 |
| Maine | $95,230 | $93,700 | $79,240 | $109,400 | 80 |
| Ohio | $94,450 | $96,340 | $78,520 | $105,340 | 790 |
| Georgia | $89,450 | $90,410 | $67,850 | $109,940 | 550 |
| Michigan | $89,300 | $89,190 | $76,710 | $100,870 | 590 |
| Oklahoma | $89,150 | $87,490 | $66,940 | $100,750 | 190 |
| Florida | $88,450 | $91,130 | $75,730 | $107,120 | 1,740 |
| Kentucky | $87,990 | $89,040 | $73,940 | $99,910 | 190 |
| Wisconsin | $87,470 | $91,390 | $75,280 | $114,190 | 420 |
| Pennsylvania | $86,320 | $87,860 | $68,190 | $104,400 | 720 |
| New Mexico | $84,860 | $91,600 | $75,620 | $105,430 | 50 |
| South Carolina | $84,420 | $85,090 | $70,910 | $96,310 | 270 |
| Kansas | $84,210 | $84,390 | $62,290 | $105,960 | 190 |
| North Carolina | $83,820 | $83,930 | $65,520 | $99,700 | 530 |
| Iowa | $83,590 | $88,190 | $77,730 | $102,380 | 160 |
| Louisiana | $82,540 | $84,120 | $65,550 | $101,810 | 180 |
| West Virginia | $82,470 | $82,440 | $65,600 | $100,000 | 130 |
| Mississippi | $81,020 | $78,820 | $62,540 | $94,500 | 170 |
| Tennessee | $80,470 | $82,890 | $64,400 | $101,950 | 430 |
| Alabama | $79,230 | $79,150 | $63,020 | $96,350 | 340 |
| South Dakota | $79,060 | $76,000 | $53,330 | $94,210 | 160 |
| Arkansas | $75,150 | $72,380 | $51,210 | $93,460 | 250 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for nuclear medicine technologists. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) or Isotope Technician frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Nuclear Medicine Technologists compares to others in the 29 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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