Career Profile Nuclear Medicine Technologists Education Associate's This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $88,200 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. 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 Technologists Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 2 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 2 openings per year are projected for Nuclear Medicine Technologists. +14.9% Employment Change Employment for Nuclear Medicine Technologists is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.9% between 2023 and 2028. $42.39 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $42.39/hour. Entry level workers are paid $32.25, while experienced workers are paid $45.78. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 22 Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 26. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Nuclear Medicine Technologists are General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Offices of Physicians, and Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Nuclear Medicine Technologists include Customer and Personal Service, Biology, and English Language. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Nuclear Medicine Technologists is Associate's. 98% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
