How much does a nuclear medicine technologist make in California?
$162,400a year
Median yearly pay for nuclear medicine technologists in California. That is $78.07 an hour or $13,530 a month.
- Hourly
- $78.07
- Vs. national median
- +60%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $122,800Median: $162,400Highest 10%: $201,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $122,800 | $59.02 | |
| 25th | $136,800 | $65.78 | |
| Median | $162,400 | $78.07 | |
| 75th | $178,200 | $85.67 | |
| 90th | $201,000 | $96.63 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $199,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $189,800 |
| Sacramento, CA | $173,300 |
| Modesto, CA | $172,500 |
| Fresno, CA | $163,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $162,400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $156,400 |
| Riverside, CA | $150,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nuclear medicine technologists.
| 1. California | $162,400 |
| 2. Washington | $126,200 |
| 3. Hawaii | $125,700 |
| 4. New Jersey | $124,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nuclear medicine technologist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $78.07 ($162,400 a year).
Do nuclear medicine technologists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $162,400 against $101,400 nationally, 60% more.
Where does California rank for nuclear medicine technologist pay?
California ranks 1 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays nuclear medicine technologists the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $199,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.