How much does a nuclear medicine technologist make in Los Angeles?
Median yearly pay for nuclear medicine technologists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $75.20 an hour or $13,030 a month.
- Hourly
- $75.20
- Vs. national median
- +54%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 99
- Jobs in the area
- 460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $123,100 | $59.18 | |
| 25th | $132,900 | $63.88 | |
| Median | $156,400 | $75.20 | |
| 75th | $168,100 | $80.83 | |
| 90th | $177,200 | $85.20 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for nuclear medicine technologists.
| San Jose, CA | $199,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $189,800 |
| Sacramento, CA | $173,300 |
| Fresno, CA | $163,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $162,400 |
| Riverside, CA | $150,900 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $488,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $433,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $370,500 |
| Physician | $319,300 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $313,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $301,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,900 |
| Dentist | $241,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nuclear medicine technologist make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $75.20 ($156,400 a year).
Do nuclear medicine technologists make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $156,400 against $101,400 nationally, 54% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $162,400, so Los Angeles pays 4% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for nuclear medicine technologist pay?
7 of 99 metro areas with data.
How much does a nuclear medicine technologist make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $123,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $177,200 or more.
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.