Nuclear Medicine Technologist Salary in Mississippi: $89,631 (2026)
Quick Answer:Across Mississippi's 20 metropolitan areas, the average median nuclear medicine technologist pay sits at $89,631/year heading into 2026 — a figure projected from 2025 BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 29-2033. Because Mississippi sits at BEA RPP 85.7 (14% below the U.S. baseline), that statewide median translates to roughly $104,587 in nationally-comparable purchasing power. Highest-paying metros: Jackson ($89,270), Gulfport ($86,538), Pearl ($86,051).
In Mississippi, the average median salary for nuclear medicine technologists in 2026 is projected at $89,632, reflecting a difference of 15.8% compared to the national median of $106,398. The salary range across the state's cities shows variation, with Jackson offering the highest average at $93,698, while Clinton presents the lowest at $83,837, resulting in a gap of $9,861. Factors driving this discrepancy include differences in local cost of living, healthcare facility funding, and demand for medical imaging services. Licensing requirements in Mississippi stipulate that technologists must hold a valid license issued by the state, which can include specific continuing education mandates. The demand for nuclear medicine services, driven by an aging population and advancements in diagnostic imaging, contributes to the job market's annual growth rate of 4.96%. The projected number of employed nuclear medicine technologists stands at 181 across the state. Key cities besides Jackson that show promise include Gulfport at $90,830, Pearl at $90,319, Tupelo at $90,298, and Madison at $89,937. Collectively, these insights present a clear picture of the salary landscape and employment outlook for nuclear medicine technologists in Mississippi.
Mississippi Nuclear Medicine Technologist Salary Range
Overall salary range in Mississippi: $66,860 (lowest entry-level) to $124,069 (highest top earner)
Mississippi vs National Average
Mississippi nuclear medicine technologists earn 15.76% less than the national median ($-16,767/year difference).
Mississippi Nuclear Medicine Technologist Salary Distribution (2026)
Nuclear Medicine Technologist salaries in Mississippi range from $69,736 (entry-level, 10th percentile) to $110,983 (top earners, 90th percentile), with a median of $89,631. The Mississippi median is $16,767 below the US national median of $106,398. The average hourly rate is $43.09/hr. Approximately 181 nuclear medicine technologists are employed across 20 cities.
2019 BLS Actual
$73,100
2025 BLS Actual
$85,396
2026 Current Est.
$89,631
2019–2027 Growth
+28.7%
Salary Trajectory for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Mississippi (2019–2027)
2019–2025: actual BLS OEWS data for this metro area. 2026+: CAGR 4.96% projection.
| Year | Annual Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $73,100 | Actual |
| 2020 | $72,650 | Actual |
| 2021 | $75,220 | Actual |
| 2022 | $80,310 | Actual |
| 2023 | $78,500 | Actual |
| 2024 | $64,832 | Actual |
| 2025 | $85,396 | Actual |
| 2026(current) | $89,631 | Estimated |
| 2027 | $94,077 | Projected |
Based on 7 years of BLS OEWS data for the Mississippi metropolitan area, the median nuclear medicine technologist salary grew 16.8% from $73,100 (2019) to $85,396 (2025). At a 4.96% compound annual growth rate, salaries are projected to reach $94,077 by 2027 — a total increase of $20,977 (28.70%) from 2019.
Note: Historical values (2019–2025) are actual BLS OEWS figures for the Mississippi 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 Mississippi
Lowest Paying Cities in Mississippi
| City | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Clinton | $83,837 |
| Laurel | $84,330 |
| Columbus | $85,743 |
| Hernando | $85,838 |
| Olive Branch | $86,272 |
Best Value Cities for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Mississippi
When adjusted for local cost of living, these Mississippi cities offer the most purchasing power for nuclear medicine technologists.
| City | Nominal Salary | CoL Index | Adjusted Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport | $90,830 | 85.7 | $105,986 |
| Pearl | $90,319 | 85.7 | $105,390 |
| Tupelo | $90,298 | 85.7 | $105,365 |
| Jackson | $93,698 | 89.048 | $105,222 |
| Madison | $89,937 | 85.7 | $104,944 |
Adjusted salary = nominal salary × (100 / CoL index). CoL index: 100 = national average. Lower index = lower cost of living.
Salary by Experience Level in Mississippi
| Experience Level | Estimated Annual |
|---|---|
| Entry Level (0-2 years) | $69,736 |
| Mid Career (3-7 years) | $89,631 |
| Experienced (7+ years) | $110,983 |
Estimates based on BLS percentile data averaged across Mississippi metro areas. Individual pay varies by employer, certifications, and specialization.
All 20 Cities in Mississippi
| # | City | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | $93,698 |
| 2 | Gulfport | $90,830 |
| 3 | Pearl | $90,319 |
| 4 | Tupelo | $90,298 |
| 5 | Madison | $89,937 |
| 6 | Southaven | $89,697 |
| 7 | Biloxi | $89,491 |
| 8 | Horn Lake | $89,328 |
| 9 | Starkville | $88,670 |
| 10 | Ridgeland | $87,546 |
| 11 | Vicksburg | $87,546 |
| 12 | Hattiesburg | $87,000 |
| 13 | Oxford | $86,993 |
| 14 | Brandon | $86,902 |
| 15 | Meridian | $86,442 |
| 16 | Olive Branch | $86,272 |
| 17 | Hernando | $85,838 |
| 18 | Columbus | $85,743 |
| 19 | Laurel | $84,330 |
| 20 | Clinton | $83,837 |
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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 Mississippi. State averages are employment-weighted across 20 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, 7-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