Nuclear Medicine Technologists pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $90,230 a year or less, while the top 10% make $130,040 or more. The middle half of nuclear medicine technologists in Washington earn between $100,230 and $120,500.
- $90K10th
- $100K25th
- $110KMedian
- $120K75th
- $130K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $111,370 | $9,281 | $53.54 |
| Median | $109,900 | $9,158 | $52.84 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $100,230 | $8,352 | $48.19 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $120,500 | $10,042 | $57.93 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Nuclear Medicine Technologists pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Nuclear medicine technologists in Washington earn 9% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($121,850) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($105,160). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $101,370.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $111,370 | $109,900 | $90,230 | $130,040 | 250 |
| Washington, D.C. | $121,850 | $116,630 | $96,160 | $150,860 | 30 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $111,370, a single filer in Washington takes home about $80,681 a year, or $6,723 a month and $3,103 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $82,967 | $6,914 |
| Working in MD | $82,080 | $6,840 |
| Working in VA | $81,589 | $6,799 |
| Working in DC | $80,681 | $6,723 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for nuclear medicine technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $111,370 buys what about $102,283 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$102,710
- Richmond, VA$97,520
- Harrisburg, PA$93,910
- Philadelphia, PA$105,350
- Virginia Beach, VA$99,270
- Pittsburgh, PA$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 Washington: questions
How much do nuclear medicine technologists make an hour in Washington?
$53.54 an hour on average, and $52.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level nuclear medicine technologists salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $90,230 a year and the 25th percentile is $100,230, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the nuclear medicine technologists take-home pay in Washington?
About $80,681 a year ($6,723 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $111,370.
Do nuclear medicine technologists earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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 0.72, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.72).
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