Nuclear Medicine Technologists pay range in New York
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $105,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $138,420 or more. The middle half of nuclear medicine technologists in New York earn between $112,590 and $131,640.
- $105K10th
- $113K25th
- $125KMedian
- $132K75th
- $138K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $123,830 | $10,319 | $59.53 |
| Median | $125,340 | $10,445 | $60.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $112,590 | $9,382 | $54.13 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $131,640 | $10,970 | $63.29 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Nuclear Medicine Technologists pay in New York vs. New York State and the U.S.
Nuclear medicine technologists in New York earn 6% more than the New York State average ($116,660) and 18% more than the U.S. average ($105,160). At the median the gap is +24% against the U.S. median of $101,370.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $123,830 | $125,340 | $105,410 | $138,420 | 940 |
| New York State | $116,660 | $118,650 | $96,870 | $134,400 | 890 |
| 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 New York
On the average salary of $123,830, a single filer in New York takes home about $89,522 a year, or $7,460 a month and $3,443 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $90,206 | $7,517 |
| Working in NY | $89,522 | $7,460 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is New York a good place for nuclear medicine technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New York area are 13% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 112.6), so the average $123,830 buys what about $110,010 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in New York ($61,430). A typical home costs $727,625, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary in other New York cities
New York ranks 1st of 3 New York metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 New York: questions
How much do nuclear medicine technologists make an hour in New York?
$59.53 an hour on average, and $60.26 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level nuclear medicine technologists salary in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $105,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $112,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the nuclear medicine technologists take-home pay in New York?
About $89,522 a year ($7,460 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $123,830. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do nuclear medicine technologists earn more in New York than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% 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 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (35620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- 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 (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.90, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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