Salary of a Nuclear Medicine Technician
Nuclear medicine technologists or technicians perform radioactive procedures used to treat and diagnose illnesses, such as cancer. Some of their duties include monitoring radiation and chemotherapy treatments. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the field of nuclear medicine will grow by 15 percent through 2016, resulting in the creation of 2,900 technician jobs.
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Average Salary
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In May 2008, nuclear technicians averaged an annual salary of $67,480.
Salary Range
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The lowest-paid 10 percent of nuclear technicians earned salaries around $48,450, while the highest-paid 10 percent earned $87,770 in 2008.
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Largest Employers
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The largest employers of nuclear medicine technicians in May 2008 were general hospitals ($66,810 average salary), physicians' offices ($70,070), medical laboratories ($65,860), and outpatient care centers ($62,780).
Highest-Paying Employers
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In 2008, the highest-paying employers of nuclear medicine technicians were hospitals that were devoted to one specific field or medicine or specialized in the treatment of a particular part of the body or disease. Technicians working in these hospitals averaged $73,340.
Highest-Paying States
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In May 2008, the states with the highest-paid nuclear technicians were California, Nevada, New Jersey, Maryland, and Washington, where technicians averaged between $77,770 and $81,070.
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