Nuclear Medicine Technologist Salary in New Jersey: $118,043 (2026)
Quick Answer:Across New Jersey's 61 metropolitan areas, the average median nuclear medicine technologist pay sits at $118,043/year heading into 2026 — a figure projected from 2025 BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 29-2033. Because New Jersey sits at BEA RPP 115.2 (15% above the U.S. baseline), that statewide median translates to roughly $102,468 in nationally-comparable purchasing power. Highest-paying metros: Jersey City ($127,491), Newark ($125,526), East Orange ($113,951).
In 2026, nuclear medicine technologists in New Jersey are projected to earn an average median salary of $118,043, which surpasses the national median of $106,398 by 10.9%. The salary range varies significantly across the state, with Jersey City offering the highest pay at $133,815, in contrast to Camden's lower end at $104,974, highlighting a salary gap of $28,841. This difference can be attributed to factors such as cost of living, demand for healthcare services, and the concentration of medical facilities in urban areas. New Jersey has specific licensing requirements and scope of practice laws that can impact job prospects and responsibilities for technologists. The state's strong healthcare sector, coupled with an anticipated growth rate of 4.96% for nuclear medicine technologists, reflects a stable job market in this field. With a total of 841 professionals employed across the state, cities such as Newark ($131,752), East Orange ($119,603), Franklin ($119,603), and Woodbridge ($119,569) also show substantial earning potential. This outlook emphasizes the importance of staying updated on educational qualifications and state regulations to fully capitalize on the opportunities within New Jersey's healthcare landscape.
New Jersey Nuclear Medicine Technologist Salary Range
Overall salary range in New Jersey: $81,427 (lowest entry-level) to $187,658 (highest top earner)
New Jersey vs National Average
New Jersey nuclear medicine technologists earn 10.94% more than the national median (+$11,645/year difference).
New Jersey Nuclear Medicine Technologist Salary Distribution (2026)
Nuclear Medicine Technologist salaries in New Jersey range from $90,926 (entry-level, 10th percentile) to $157,516 (top earners, 90th percentile), with a median of $118,043. The New Jersey median is $11,645 above the US national median of $106,398. The average hourly rate is $56.75/hr. Approximately 841 nuclear medicine technologists are employed across 61 cities.
2019 BLS Actual
$91,420
2025 BLS Actual
$112,465
2026 Current Est.
$118,043
2019–2027 Growth
+35.5%
Salary Trajectory for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in New Jersey (2019–2027)
2019–2025: actual BLS OEWS data for this metro area. 2026+: CAGR 4.96% projection.
| Year | Annual Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $91,420 | Actual |
| 2020 | $89,540 | Actual |
| 2021 | $95,360 | Actual |
| 2022 | $94,636 | Actual |
| 2023 | $102,624 | Actual |
| 2024 | $123,542 | Actual |
| 2025 | $112,465 | Actual |
| 2026(current) | $118,043 | Estimated |
| 2027 | $123,898 | Projected |
Based on 7 years of BLS OEWS data for the New Jersey metropolitan area, the median nuclear medicine technologist salary grew 23.0% from $91,420 (2019) to $112,465 (2025). At a 4.96% compound annual growth rate, salaries are projected to reach $123,898 by 2027 — a total increase of $32,478 (35.53%) from 2019.
Note: Historical values (2019–2025) are actual BLS OEWS figures for the New Jersey 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 New Jersey
Lowest Paying Cities in New Jersey
| City | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Camden | $104,974 |
| Summit | $109,942 |
| Rahway | $111,602 |
| Evesham | $112,096 |
| Egg Harbor | $112,261 |
Best Value Cities for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in New Jersey
When adjusted for local cost of living, these New Jersey cities offer the most purchasing power for nuclear medicine technologists.
| City | Nominal Salary | CoL Index | Adjusted Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey City | $133,815 | 115.2 | $116,159 |
| Newark | $131,752 | 115.2 | $114,368 |
| East Orange | $119,603 | 115.2 | $103,822 |
| Franklin | $119,603 | 115.2 | $103,822 |
| Woodbridge | $119,569 | 115.2 | $103,793 |
Adjusted salary = nominal salary × (100 / CoL index). CoL index: 100 = national average. Lower index = lower cost of living.
Salary by Experience Level in New Jersey
| Experience Level | Estimated Annual |
|---|---|
| Entry Level (0-2 years) | $90,926 |
| Mid Career (3-7 years) | $118,043 |
| Experienced (7+ years) | $157,516 |
Estimates based on BLS percentile data averaged across New Jersey metro areas. Individual pay varies by employer, certifications, and specialization.
All 61 Cities in New Jersey
| # | City | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jersey City | $133,815 |
| 2 | Newark | $131,752 |
| 3 | East Orange | $119,603 |
| 4 | Franklin | $119,603 |
| 5 | Woodbridge | $119,569 |
| 6 | Parsippany-Troy Hills | $119,397 |
| 7 | Union | $119,098 |
| 8 | Elizabeth | $119,055 |
| 9 | Brick | $118,808 |
| 10 | Gloucester Township | $118,473 |
| 11 | New Brunswick | $118,425 |
| 12 | Vineland | $118,229 |
| 13 | Howell | $118,034 |
| 14 | Paterson | $117,892 |
| 15 | Plainfield | $117,753 |
| 16 | Irvington | $117,575 |
| 17 | West New York | $117,398 |
| 18 | Piscataway | $117,314 |
| 19 | Jackson | $117,249 |
| 20 | Lakewood | $117,052 |
| 21 | West Orange | $116,985 |
| 22 | Montclair | $116,811 |
| 23 | Princeton | $116,710 |
| 24 | Washington Township | $116,628 |
| 25 | Old Bridge | $116,585 |
| 26 | Edison | $116,405 |
| 27 | Union City | $116,351 |
| 28 | Toms River | $116,315 |
| 29 | Bridgewater | $116,180 |
| 30 | Middletown | $116,146 |
| 31 | Trenton | $115,997 |
| 32 | Clifton | $115,791 |
| 33 | South Brunswick | $115,585 |
| 34 | Berkeley | $115,576 |
| 35 | Perth Amboy | $115,557 |
| 36 | Wayne | $115,520 |
| 37 | Linden | $115,502 |
| 38 | Passaic | $115,473 |
| 39 | East Brunswick | $115,429 |
| 40 | Bloomfield | $115,183 |
| 41 | Long Branch | $115,109 |
| 42 | Westfield | $114,788 |
| 43 | Hamilton | $114,670 |
| 44 | Sayreville | $114,633 |
| 45 | Cherry Hill | $114,613 |
| 46 | North Bergen | $114,408 |
| 47 | Hoboken | $114,306 |
| 48 | Kearny | $114,129 |
| 49 | Manalapan | $114,029 |
| 50 | Bayonne | $113,913 |
| 51 | Atlantic City | $113,900 |
| 52 | Manchester | $113,653 |
| 53 | Moorestown | $113,208 |
| 54 | Hackensack | $113,205 |
| 55 | Marlboro | $112,619 |
| 56 | Mount Laurel | $112,536 |
| 57 | Egg Harbor | $112,261 |
| 58 | Evesham | $112,096 |
| 59 | Rahway | $111,602 |
| 60 | Summit | $109,942 |
| 61 | Camden | $104,974 |
More New Jersey Salary Data
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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 New Jersey. State averages are employment-weighted across 61 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, 5-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