What are the main factors that influence a Nuclear Medicine Scanning Technician's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Nuclear Medicine Scanning Technician's salary?

A Nuclear Medicine Scanning Technician's salary grows with experience: a Nuclear Medicine Scanning Technician (0-0 years)earns $97,499, a Nuclear Medicine Lab Technologist (0-2 years)earns $98,815, a Nuclear Medicine Lab Senior Technologist (2-4 years)earns $110,422, a Nuclear Laboratory Technologist Leader (3-5 years)earns $110,775, a Head Nuclear Medical Technologist (5+ years)earns $127,185,

What are the highest paying states for a Nuclear Medicine Scanning Technician?

Nuclear Medicine Scanning Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Nuclear Medicine Scanning Technician roles are District of Columbia $106,600, California $106,200, Massachusetts $104,800. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Nuclear Medicine Scanning Technician roles make?

Salaries for Nuclear Medicine Scanning Technician level roles vary by specialization: Nuclear Medicine Physician: $387,800; Physician - Nuclear Medicine: $387,773; Nuclear Medicine Director: $148,590; Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist: $125,590; Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Sr.: $109,037.

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Nuclear Medicine Scanning Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does a Nuclear Medicine Scanning Technician make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Nuclear Medicine Scanning Technician in Delaware is $97,500 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

However, a Nuclear Medicine Scanning Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $120,999
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $90,400 to $109,800
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $83,936

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Nuclear Medicine Scanning Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$109,800	$9,150	$2,112	$53
Average	$97,500	$8,125	$1,875	$47
25th Percentile	$90,400	$7,533	$1,738	$43

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Key Factors That Influence Nuclear Medicine Scanning Technician Salaries

A Nuclear Medicine Scanning Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Nuclear Medicine Scanning Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Nuclear Medicine Scanning Technician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Nuclear Medicine Scanning Technician (0-0 years): $97,499
Nuclear Medicine Lab Technologist (0-2 years): $98,815
Nuclear Medicine Lab Senior Technologist (2-4 years): $110,422
Nuclear Laboratory Technologist Leader (3-5 years): $110,775
Head Nuclear Medical Technologist (5+ years): $127,185

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Nuclear Medicine Scanning Technician	0-0 years	$97,499
Nuclear Medicine Lab Technologist	0-2 years	$98,815
Nuclear Medicine Lab Senior Technologist	2-4 years	$110,422
Nuclear Laboratory Technologist Leader	3-5 years	$110,775
Head Nuclear Medical Technologist	5+ years	$127,185

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How Do Nuclear Medicine Scanning Technician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Nuclear Medicine Scanning Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $106,600.
California: $106,200.
Massachusetts: $104,800.

District of Columbia $106,600 California $106,200 Massachusetts $104,800 Washington $104,400 New Jersey $104,400 Alaska $104,300 Connecticut $102,900 New York $102,400

Hawaii $100,700 Rhode Island $99,900 Maryland $99,300 Minnesota $98,600 Colorado $98,300 Illinois $98,200 Oregon $97,800 Delaware $97,500

New Hampshire $97,400 Virginia $97,000 Pennsylvania $95,900 Nevada $95,300 North Dakota $95,200 Michigan $94,900 Wisconsin $94,800 Vermont $94,500

Texas $94,000 Arizona $93,900 Maine $93,900 Ohio $93,800 Georgia $92,900 Indiana $92,500 Wyoming $92,400 Utah $92,200

Iowa $92,200 Kansas $91,700 Louisiana $91,600 North Carolina $91,500 Missouri $91,500 Florida $91,100 Montana $90,900 Nebraska $90,800

Kentucky $90,600 South Carolina $90,300 Tennessee $90,000 Idaho $89,900 New Mexico $89,200 Oklahoma $89,100 Alabama $88,500 South Dakota $87,500

Arkansas $87,000 West Virginia $86,700 Mississippi $85,900

Top Paying Cities for Nuclear Medicine Scanning Technicians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $101,000
Little Creek: $100,000
Magnolia: $100,400

Lincoln, DE $101,000 Little Creek, DE $100,000 Magnolia, DE $100,400 Milford, DE $101,000 Marydel, DE $99,600 Millsboro, DE $101,000 Millville, DE $101,600 Milton, DE $101,000

Nassau, DE $101,000 Ocean View, DE $101,600 Rehoboth Beach, DE $101,600 Seaford, DE $99,900 Selbyville, DE $101,600 Smyrna, DE $99,500 Viola, DE $100,400 Woodside, DE $100,100

Bear, DE $98,800 Newark, DE $98,800 Claymont, DE $98,900 Delaware City, DE $98,800 Hockessin, DE $98,900 Kirkwood, DE $98,800 Middletown, DE $99,300 Montchanin, DE $98,900

New Castle, DE $98,900 Odessa, DE $99,500 Port Penn, DE $98,600 Rockland, DE $98,900 Saint Georges, DE $98,800 Townsend, DE $99,300 Winterthur, DE $98,900 Lewes, DE $101,000

Wilmington, DE $98,900 Dover, DE $100,000 Dover Afb, DE $100,200 Bethany Beach, DE $101,600 Bethel, DE $99,900 Bridgeville, DE $101,000 Camden Wyoming, DE $100,100 Cheswold, DE $99,700

Clayton, DE $99,500 Dagsboro, DE $101,600 Delmar, DE $99,900 Ellendale, DE $101,000 Felton, DE $101,000 Fenwick Island, DE $101,600 Frankford, DE $101,600 Frederica, DE $101,000

Georgetown, DE $101,000 Greenwood, DE $101,000 Harbeson, DE $101,000 Harrington, DE $101,000 Hartly, DE $99,400 Houston, DE $101,000 Kenton, DE $99,500 Laurel, DE $99,900

Yorklyn, DE $98,900

Nuclear Medicine Scanning Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Nuclear Medicine Scanning Technician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$90,400

Average $97,500/year

$109,800

$7,533

Average $8,125/month

$9,150

$1,738

Average $1,875/week

$2,112

$43

Average $47/hour

$53

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$109,800	$9,150	$2,112	$53
Average	$97,500	$8,125	$1,875	$47
25th Percentile	$90,400	$7,533	$1,738	$43

Nuclear Medicine Scanning Technician Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Nuclear Medicine Scanning Technician, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Nuclear Medicine Lab Technologist role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $98,900 - a projected growth of 1% over your current level.

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