Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary in California
Nuclear Medicine Technologists in California earn a median of $162,380 a year, +60% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $162,380
- vs. U.S. median
- +60% ($101,370)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,500
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $122,760; the top 10% earn over $200,990. Nationally the range is $78,080 to $134,500.
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Nuclear Medicine Technologists pay in California
How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in California?
The median is $162,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $122,760 and the top 10% earn over $200,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for nuclear medicine technologists?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 49 (+60% vs. the national median of $101,370). Living costs are not included.