Nuclear Medicine Technologist salary
From 11 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 29-2033: Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Nuclear Medicine Technologist H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 11 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 29-2033, Nuclear Medicine Technologists). The median base salary is $93,718, 24% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $90,449 and $101,629.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
What a Nuclear Medicine Technologist does
Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. Subject patients to radiation. Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.
Typical tasks
- Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.
- Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
- Process cardiac function studies, using computer.
- Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
- Record and process results of procedures.
- Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician.
Preparation
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Nuclear Medicine Technologists), the median annual wage was $101,370 in May 2025, with 17,080 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $93,718, 8% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $85,000 | $78,080 |
| 25th percentile | $90,449 | $86,720 |
| Median | $93,718 | $101,370 |
| 75th percentile | $101,629 | $117,120 |
| 90th percentile | $107,665 | $134,500 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $85,000 |
| 25th | $90,449 |
| 50th (median) | $93,718 |
| 75th | $101,629 |
| 90th | $107,665 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Nuclear Medicine Technologist make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Nuclear Medicine Technologist jobs is $93,718 (11 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $90,449 and $101,629.
Do H-1B Nuclear Medicine Technologists earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($93,718) is 8% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($101,370, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.