Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Nuclear Medicine Technologist Education Associate's This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $101,000 This is the median salary for this occupation. Nuclear Medicine Technologists work with radioactive isotopes in studies, prepare solutions and doses to be administered by radiologists, subject patients to radiation, and execute laboratory studies. General Information 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. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Nuclear Medicine Technologist Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area + Travis County 4 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 4 openings per year are projected for Nuclear Medicine Technologist. +13.1% Employment Change Employment for Nuclear Medicine Technologist is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 13.1% between 2025 and 2030. $48.55 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $48.55/hour. Entry level workers are paid $38.06, while experienced workers are paid $51.95. The median wage is significantly above the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 65 Nuclear Medicine Technologist in the Rural Capital Area + Travis County region. By 2030 this number could reach 74. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Nuclear Medicine Technologist are General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories, and All Other Industries. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Nuclear Medicine Technologist include Customer and Personal Service, Biology, and Physics. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Nuclear Medicine Technologist is Bachelor's. 92% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
