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Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Median Salary
92,500
Job Outlook
-6%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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.

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What is the job outlook?

Employment of nuclear medicine technologists is projected to decline 1 percent from 2023 to 2033. About 800 openings for nuclear medicine technologists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$43,990

10%

$92,500

Median

$139,970

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Associate's degree

    62%

  • Bachelor's degree

    21%

  • Post baccalaureate

    5%

  • First professional degree

    4%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    4%

  • Some college

    1%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Nuclear Medical Technology/Technologist

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Mathematics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Time Pressure

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.