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How to become nuclear medicine technologistseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

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Median annual pay
$101,370
25th–75th pct. $86,720–$117,120
Top pay (est.)
$174,800
Top 10% $134,500
Pay in 5 years
$118,400est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$138,300est.
$118,900–$160,600
Outlook score
58/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
32%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+4.4%
800 openings / yr

How to become nuclear medicine technologists

Typical education
Associate's degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
4.0
Speaking
3.8
Active Listening
3.8
Social Perceptiveness
3.6
Critical Thinking
3.6
Science
3.5
Monitoring
3.5
Instructing
3.4

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
5.5
Biology
4.2
Chemistry
4.2
Computers and Electronics
4.2
Mathematics
4.0
Physics
3.9
Medicine and Dentistry
3.8
English Language
3.8

What the work involves

Assisting and Caring for OthersUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicHandling and Moving ObjectsIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Important abilities

Oral ComprehensionNear VisionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingWritten Comprehension

Education of workers

Associate's degree
63%
Bachelor's degree
22%
Post-bachelor's certificate
6%
Post-secondary certificate
4%
Professional degree
4%
Some college
2%

Training before entry

3–6 months
20%
6–12 months
19%
Up to 1 month
18%
None / short demo
17%
1–2 years
13%
1–3 months
10%
4–10 years
2%

Related work experience

1–2 years
35%
6–12 months
27%
2–4 years
22%
None
15%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as nuclear medicine technologists

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.