Nuclear Medicine Technologists pay range in Raleigh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,690 a year or less, while the top 10% make $108,890 or more. The middle half of nuclear medicine technologists in Raleigh earn between $78,270 and $97,300.
- $66K10th
- $78K25th
- $93KMedian
- $97K75th
- $109K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $88,130 | $7,344 | $42.37 |
| Median | $92,670 | $7,722 | $44.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,270 | $6,522 | $37.63 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $97,300 | $8,108 | $46.78 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Nuclear Medicine Technologists pay in Raleigh vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Nuclear medicine technologists in Raleigh earn about the same as the North Carolina average ($87,490) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($105,160). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $101,370.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $88,130 | $92,670 | $65,690 | $108,890 | 70 |
| North Carolina | $87,490 | $85,240 | $67,080 | $103,980 | 600 |
| United States | $105,160 | $101,370 | $78,080 | $134,500 | 17,080 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary after taxes in Raleigh
On the average salary of $88,130, a single filer in Raleigh takes home about $67,822 a year, or $5,652 a month and $2,609 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Raleigh a good place for nuclear medicine technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Raleigh area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $88,130 buys what about $89,785 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Raleigh ($51,990). A typical home costs $438,364, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary in other North Carolina cities
Raleigh ranks 4th of 5 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Wilmington pays the most ($92,730).
- Wilmington$92,730
- Winston-Salem$92,330
- Charlotte$90,970
- Raleigh$88,130
- Fayetteville$83,820
All Nuclear Medicine Technologists salaries in North Carolina
Highest-paying cities for nuclear medicine technologists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($195,730).
- San Jose, CA$195,730
- San Francisco, CA$180,970
- Sacramento, CA$165,550
- Modesto, CA$165,230
- Fresno, CA$162,200
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Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary in Raleigh: questions
How much do nuclear medicine technologists make an hour in Raleigh?
$42.37 an hour on average, and $44.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level nuclear medicine technologists salary in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $65,690 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,270, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the nuclear medicine technologists take-home pay in Raleigh?
About $67,822 a year ($5,652 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $88,130.
Do nuclear medicine technologists earn more in Raleigh than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($105,160).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2033; area Raleigh-Cary, NC (39580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.81, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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