Nuclear Medicine Director Salary in the United States

Nuclear Medicine Director Salary

How much does a Nuclear Medicine Director make in the United States? The average Nuclear Medicine Director salary in the United States is $114,202 as of April 27, 2020, but the range typically falls between $102,582 and $131,267. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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25% $102,582 10% $92,003 90% $146,804 75% $131,267 $114,202 50%(Median)
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Job Description for Nuclear Medicine Director

Nuclear Medicine Director directs and coordinates all aspects of nuclear medicine. Sets policies and procedures for administering radioactive isotopes and therapy to treat and diagnose patients. Being a Nuclear Medicine Director ensures medical services meet the patient quality standards set by the organization. May require an advanced degree. Additionally, Nuclear Medicine Director typically reports to top management. The Nuclear Medicine Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Nuclear Medicine Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2020 Salary.com)... View full job description

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RadNet, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides outpatient diagnostic imaging services in the United States. Its services include magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, positron emission tomography, nuclear medicine, mammography, ultrasound, diagnostic radiology, fluoroscopy, and other related procedur... More
Fiscal Year Ended in 2018
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Nuclear Medicine Director Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.3%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 10.7%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.7%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.0%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.9%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 21.0%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.0%

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Skills associated with Nuclear Medicine Director: Diagnostic Imaging, Patient Safety, Electronic health records (EHR) Software, Operational Policy Development ...More

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