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Nuclear medicine technologist salary in Florida

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$97,310median pay per year in Florida, or $46.78 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $80,070lowest 10% earn less
  2. $85,33025th percentile
  3. $97,310median
  4. $104,01075th percentile
  5. $110,640top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $101,370[3]

The median pay for nuclear medicine technologists in Florida was $97,310 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $4,060 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in FL
1,740[4]
Rank by median pay
33 of 49[5]
Compared with US median
−4.0%[6]

How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Florida?

Half of the nuclear medicine technologists in Florida earned more than $97,310 a year, and half earned less[1]. That is $46.78 an hour[1]. The average was $96,390[7]. Across the US, the median for this job was $101,370[3], so Florida sat 4.0% below it[6]. The state ranked 33rd out of the 48 states and DC with a published median[5].

Against all jobs in Florida, the gap was large. The median for all occupations in the state was $47,880[8], and nuclear medicine technologists were $49,430 above it[9].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $80,070, while the highest-paid 10% earned more than $110,640[2]. Among metro areas, Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford had the highest median at $101,150[10]. Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater was at $101,120 and Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach at $99,810[11]. Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent was at $90,460[11].

OEWS counts wage and salary workers only. It leaves out the self-employed and owners of unincorporated firms, and it does not include bonuses or the cost of benefits[12].

Florida vs US pay

Pay for nuclear medicine technologists in Florida next to the national figures[1][3].

FLUS
Median per year$97,310[1]$101,370[3]
Median per hour$46.78[1]$48.74[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$80,070[2]$78,080[13]
Top 10% earn more than$110,640[2]$134,500[13]
Jobs1,740[4]17,080[3]

Pay by metro area in Florida

Metro areas in Florida with the most jobs for nuclear medicine technologists, and the median pay in each[11].

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL[11]$99,810400
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL$101,120290
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$101,150240
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL$91,950130
Jacksonville, FL$100,640110
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL$90,46070
Port St. Lucie, FL$100,70070
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$97,37050

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for nuclear medicine technologists in the states that border Florida, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Georgia[14]$100,880540
Alabama$82,630320

Median pay for nuclear medicine technologists in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for nuclear medicine technologists are projected to grow 4.4% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: associate's degree[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a nuclear medicine technologist make in Florida?
The median was $97,310 a year in May 2025, and the average was $96,390[1][7].
How much does a nuclear medicine technologist make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly wage was $46.78[1]. The 10th percentile wage was $38.50 an hour and the 90th percentile wage was $53.19[17]. The 10% shares come from the percentile meaning[2].
Which city in Florida pays nuclear medicine technologists the most?
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford had the highest median among metro areas with a published figure, at $101,150 a year[10].
Is Florida a good state for nuclear medicine technologists?
Florida ranked 33rd of 48 states and DC by median pay for this job[5]. Its median was 4.0% below the US median[6].
What do you need to become a nuclear medicine technologist in Florida?
This is a US figure, not a state one. Across the US, the typical education for entry is an associate's degree[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Florida was $97,310 per year and $46.78 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Florida: 10th percentile $80,070, 25th percentile $85,330, 75th percentile $104,010, 90th percentile $110,640. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the US as a whole was $101,370 per year and $48.74 per hour, with about 17,080 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 1,740 people worked as Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Florida (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Florida had the 33rd highest median annual wage for Nuclear Medicine Technologists out of the 48 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Florida ($97,310) was $4,060 (4.0%) lower than the US median ($101,370). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Florida was $96,390 per year and $46.34 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Florida was $47,880. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Florida was $49,430 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($47,880). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 14 metro areas in or partly in Florida with a published median for Nuclear Medicine Technologists, Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL had the highest median annual wage, $101,150. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the US: 10th percentile $78,080, 25th percentile $86,720, 75th percentile $117,120, 90th percentile $134,500. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in states that border Florida (highest first): Georgia $100,880; Alabama $82,630. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Nuclear Medicine Technologists is projected to grow 4.4% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 800 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Nuclear Medicine Technologists: education needed for entry: Associate's degree; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Florida: 10th percentile $38.50, 25th percentile $41.02, 75th percentile $50.00, 90th percentile $53.19. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Florida. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.