Nuclear Medicine Technologists pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $122,430 or more. The middle half of nuclear medicine technologists in Allentown earn between $84,670 and $107,310.
- $82K10th
- $85K25th
- $103KMedian
- $107K75th
- $122K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $101,180 | $8,432 | $48.64 |
| Median | $103,270 | $8,606 | $49.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $84,670 | $7,056 | $40.71 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $107,310 | $8,942 | $51.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Nuclear Medicine Technologists pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Nuclear medicine technologists in Allentown earn 8% more than the Pennsylvania average ($93,430) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($105,160). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $101,370.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $101,180 | $103,270 | $82,270 | $122,430 | 70 |
| Pennsylvania | $93,430 | $94,570 | $75,270 | $118,110 | 740 |
| 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 Allentown
On the average salary of $101,180, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $76,904 a year, or $6,409 a month and $2,958 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in PA | $76,904 | $6,409 |
| Working in NJ | $75,755 | $6,313 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Allentown a good place for nuclear medicine technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Allentown area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.0), so the average $101,180 buys what about $101,212 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Allentown ($48,990). A typical home costs $363,989, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 2nd of 4 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($105,350).
- Philadelphia$105,350
- Allentown$101,180
- Harrisburg$93,910
- Pittsburgh$86,540
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 Allentown: questions
How much do nuclear medicine technologists make an hour in Allentown?
$48.64 an hour on average, and $49.65 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level nuclear medicine technologists salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $84,670, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the nuclear medicine technologists take-home pay in Allentown?
About $76,904 a year ($6,409 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $101,180. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do nuclear medicine technologists earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.67, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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