Nuclear Medicine Technologists pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,760 a year or less, while the top 10% make $109,050 or more. The middle half of nuclear medicine technologists in Winston-Salem earn between $84,190 and $102,190.
- $81K10th
- $84K25th
- $91KMedian
- $102K75th
- $109K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,330 | $7,694 | $44.39 |
| Median | $91,350 | $7,612 | $43.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $84,190 | $7,016 | $40.48 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,190 | $8,516 | $49.13 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Nuclear Medicine Technologists pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Nuclear medicine technologists in Winston-Salem earn 6% more than the North Carolina average ($87,490) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($105,160). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $101,370.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $92,330 | $91,350 | $80,760 | $109,050 | 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 Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $92,330, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $70,609 a year, or $5,884 a month and $2,716 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Winston-Salem a good place for nuclear medicine technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $92,330 buys what about $100,312 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 2nd 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 Winston-Salem: questions
How much do nuclear medicine technologists make an hour in Winston-Salem?
$44.39 an hour on average, and $43.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level nuclear medicine technologists salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,760 a year and the 25th percentile is $84,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the nuclear medicine technologists take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $70,609 a year ($5,884 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,330.
Do nuclear medicine technologists earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Winston-Salem, NC (49180). 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 2.20, this job is 2.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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