Nuclear Medicine Technologist Salary in Maine: $97,110 (2026)
Quick Answer:Across Maine's 10 metropolitan areas, the average median nuclear medicine technologist pay sits at $97,110/year heading into 2026 — a figure projected from 2025 BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 29-2033. Because Maine sits at BEA RPP 99.6 (0% above the U.S. baseline), that statewide median translates to roughly $97,500 in nationally-comparable purchasing power. Highest-paying metros: Portland ($96,380), Lewiston ($94,470), South Portland ($92,625).
In Maine, nuclear medicine technologists can expect an average median salary of $97,110 in 2026, which is about 8.7% lower than the national median of $106,398. Geographic differences significantly impact pay, with Portland being the highest-paying city at $101,160, while Brunswick offers the lowest salary in the state at $93,145, creating a salary gap of $7,015. This disparity may arise from varying demand for healthcare services, cost of living differences, and the concentration of healthcare facilities in more urban areas. Maine requires nuclear medicine technologists to hold state licensure, which typically aligns with national certification standards. The scope of practice laws also influence the roles that technologists can perform, further shaping the job market. Demand drivers in Maine include an aging population and advances in diagnostic imaging technology, contributing to a projected annual growth rate of 4.96%. With a total of 64 employed nuclear medicine technologists throughout the state, job opportunities are expected to remain steady. Cities such as Lewiston and South Portland follow Portland in salary, with projected earnings of $99,156 and $97,219, respectively. As the field continues to evolve, professionals in Maine can anticipate a stable, albeit slightly lower-paying, environment compared to national standards.
Maine Nuclear Medicine Technologist Salary Range
Overall salary range in Maine: $73,703 (lowest entry-level) to $133,567 (highest top earner)
Maine vs National Average
Maine nuclear medicine technologists earn 8.73% less than the national median ($-9,288/year difference).
Maine Nuclear Medicine Technologist Salary Distribution (2026)
Nuclear Medicine Technologist salaries in Maine range from $77,459 (entry-level, 10th percentile) to $123,116 (top earners, 90th percentile), with a median of $97,110. The Maine median is $9,288 below the US national median of $106,398. The average hourly rate is $46.69/hr. Approximately 64 nuclear medicine technologists are employed across 10 cities.
2019 BLS Actual
$71,146
2025 BLS Actual
$92,521
2026 Current Est.
$97,110
2019–2027 Growth
+43.3%
Salary Trajectory for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Maine (2019–2027)
2019–2025: actual BLS OEWS data for this metro area. 2026+: CAGR 4.96% projection.
| Year | Annual Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $71,146 | Actual |
| 2020 | $72,643 | Actual |
| 2021 | $71,885 | Actual |
| 2022 | $77,854 | Actual |
| 2023 | $84,426 | Actual |
| 2024 | $88,404 | Actual |
| 2025 | $92,521 | Actual |
| 2026(current) | $97,110 | Estimated |
| 2027 | $101,927 | Projected |
Based on 7 years of BLS OEWS data for the Maine metropolitan area, the median nuclear medicine technologist salary grew 30.0% from $71,146 (2019) to $92,521 (2025). At a 4.96% compound annual growth rate, salaries are projected to reach $101,927 by 2027 — a total increase of $30,781 (43.26%) from 2019.
Note: Historical values (2019–2025) are actual BLS OEWS figures for the Maine metropolitan area, sourced from annual Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys. 2026–2026 figures are current estimates, and 2027 values are projections, calculated using a 4.96% CAGR derived from 7-year BLS historical data. Actual salaries may vary based on employer, experience, certifications, and local market conditions.
Top 5 Highest Paying Cities in Maine
Lowest Paying Cities in Maine
Best Value Cities for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Maine
When adjusted for local cost of living, these Maine cities offer the most purchasing power for nuclear medicine technologists.
| City | Nominal Salary | CoL Index | Adjusted Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $101,160 | 99.6 | $101,566 |
| Lewiston | $99,156 | 99.6 | $99,554 |
| South Portland | $97,219 | 99.6 | $97,609 |
| Bangor | $96,328 | 99.6 | $96,715 |
| Scarborough | $96,036 | 99.6 | $96,422 |
Adjusted salary = nominal salary × (100 / CoL index). CoL index: 100 = national average. Lower index = lower cost of living.
Salary by Experience Level in Maine
| Experience Level | Estimated Annual |
|---|---|
| Entry Level (0-2 years) | $77,459 |
| Mid Career (3-7 years) | $97,110 |
| Experienced (7+ years) | $123,116 |
Estimates based on BLS percentile data averaged across Maine metro areas. Individual pay varies by employer, certifications, and specialization.
All 10 Cities in Maine
| # | City | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | $101,160 |
| 2 | Lewiston | $99,156 |
| 3 | South Portland | $97,219 |
| 4 | Bangor | $96,328 |
| 5 | Scarborough | $96,036 |
| 6 | Biddeford | $95,234 |
| 7 | Augusta | $94,916 |
| 8 | Auburn | $94,591 |
| 9 | Sanford | $94,031 |
| 10 | Brunswick | $93,145 |
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Written by Alexandra Chen, MS, CNMT
Career Analyst
Alexandra has 10 years of experience in nuclear medicine. She specializes in PET imaging at a community hospital. She analyzes trends in the nuclear medicine job market.
Methodology & Data Source
Statewide salary figures on this page are 2026 projections based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2026 release. A 4.96% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), derived from 6-year national BLS wage trends, was applied to each metro area's reported salary to estimate current 2026 nuclear medicine technologist compensation across Maine. State averages are employment-weighted across 10 metro areas — larger metro areas with more nuclear medicine technologistscontribute proportionally more to the average, producing figures that better reflect typical compensation. Individual pay varies by city, employer, certifications, and experience.
Data Sources & Methodology
Source: BLS, OEWS, 2-year dataset (–). Per-city data from annual BLS metropolitan area surveys.
2026 figures are projected from 2025 BLS data using a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.96%, derived from historical BLS wage trends for nuclear medicine technologists (SOC 29-2033).
Compiled and verified by Alexandra Chen, MS, CNMT, a licensed nuclear medicine technologist with 10+ years of clinical experience. · View source data at BLS.gov