Nuclear Medicine Technologist Salary
A nuclear medicine technologist utilizes a radioisotope to record, detect and measure radiation in patients. He also develops treatment program procedures. Nuclear medicine technologists are primarily employed in hospitals, clinics, physician's offices or diagnostic laboratories. They make an average salary of approximately $41,000 to $80,000 per year, depending on experience.
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Entry-Level
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According to Payscale.com, the U.S. national average salary in 2009 for a nuclear medicine technologist with one to four years of experience ranged from $40,834 to $65,985.
Mid-Level
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The U.S. national average salary in 2009 for a nuclear medicine technologist with five to nine years of experience ranged from $54,653 to $80,165, according to Payscale.com.
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Advanced
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According to Payscale.com, the U.S. national average salary in 2009 for a nuclear medicine technologist with 10 to 19 years of experience ranged from $59,796 to $77,143.
Geography
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In some larger cities, such as Miami and Boston, nuclear medicine technologists are paid higher salaries. According to Payscale.com, the average salary in 2009 for a nuclear medicine technologist in Miami ranged from $66,000 to $138,500 and the average salary in 2009 for a nuclear medicine technologist in Boston ranged from $57,391 to $95,833.
Potential
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment outlook for nuclear medicine technologists is expected to increase by 15 percent from 2006 to 2016.
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