Nuclear Medicine Technologist Salary in Vermont: $94,009 (2026)
Quick Answer:Across Vermont's 9 metropolitan areas, the average median nuclear medicine technologist pay sits at $94,009/year heading into 2026 — a figure projected from 2025 BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 29-2033. Because Vermont sits at BEA RPP 103.5 (4% above the U.S. baseline), that statewide median translates to roughly $90,830 in nationally-comparable purchasing power. Highest-paying metros: Burlington ($90,974), Bennington ($90,841), Brattleboro ($89,814).
In 2026, the average median salary for nuclear medicine technologists in Vermont is projected to be $94,010, which is 11.6% below the national median of $106,398. The highest-paying city in the state is Burlington, where salaries reach $95,486, while the lowest is Montpelier at $91,643, creating a salary gap of $3,843. This difference can be attributed to factors such as the cost of living, demand for healthcare services, and the availability of positions in larger urban areas compared to smaller cities. Vermont has specific licensing requirements and scope of practice laws that govern the operations of nuclear medicine technologists, which can influence job availability and salaries. Additionally, the state's aging population and increasing emphasis on advanced imaging technologies contribute to growing demand in this field, with an annual growth rate of 4.96% expected through 2026. Currently, there are approximately 50 nuclear medicine technologists employed in Vermont, with key cities seeing varying wage potentials: Bennington at $95,347, Brattleboro at $94,269, Essex Junction at $94,067, and South Burlington at $94,007. This landscape indicates a positive job market outlook for nuclear medicine technologists in Vermont over the coming years.
Vermont Nuclear Medicine Technologist Salary Range
Overall salary range in Vermont: $73,798 (lowest entry-level) to $123,389 (highest top earner)
Vermont vs National Average
Vermont nuclear medicine technologists earn 11.64% less than the national median ($-12,389/year difference).
Vermont Nuclear Medicine Technologist Salary Distribution (2026)
Nuclear Medicine Technologist salaries in Vermont range from $76,076 (entry-level, 10th percentile) to $118,343 (top earners, 90th percentile), with a median of $94,009. The Vermont median is $12,389 below the US national median of $106,398. The average hourly rate is $45.20/hr. Approximately 50 nuclear medicine technologists are employed across 9 cities.
2019 BLS Actual
$68,874
2025 BLS Actual
$89,567
2026 Current Est.
$94,009
2019–2027 Growth
+43.3%
Salary Trajectory for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Vermont (2019–2027)
2019–2025: actual BLS OEWS data for this metro area. 2026+: CAGR 4.96% projection.
| Year | Annual Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $68,874 | Actual |
| 2020 | $70,323 | Actual |
| 2021 | $69,590 | Actual |
| 2022 | $75,368 | Actual |
| 2023 | $81,730 | Actual |
| 2024 | $89,964 | Actual |
| 2025 | $89,567 | Actual |
| 2026(current) | $94,009 | Estimated |
| 2027 | $98,672 | Projected |
Based on 7 years of BLS OEWS data for the Vermont metropolitan area, the median nuclear medicine technologist salary grew 30.0% from $68,874 (2019) to $89,567 (2025). At a 4.96% compound annual growth rate, salaries are projected to reach $98,672 by 2027 — a total increase of $29,798 (43.26%) from 2019.
Note: Historical values (2019–2025) are actual BLS OEWS figures for the Vermont 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 Vermont
Lowest Paying Cities in Vermont
| City | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Montpelier | $91,643 |
| Colchester | $92,107 |
| Rutland | $92,212 |
| Barre | $93,940 |
| South Burlington | $94,007 |
Best Value Cities for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Vermont
When adjusted for local cost of living, these Vermont cities offer the most purchasing power for nuclear medicine technologists.
| City | Nominal Salary | CoL Index | Adjusted Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $95,486 | 103.5 | $92,257 |
| Bennington | $95,347 | 103.5 | $92,123 |
| Brattleboro | $94,269 | 103.5 | $91,081 |
| Essex Junction | $94,067 | 103.5 | $90,886 |
| South Burlington | $94,007 | 103.5 | $90,828 |
Adjusted salary = nominal salary × (100 / CoL index). CoL index: 100 = national average. Lower index = lower cost of living.
Salary by Experience Level in Vermont
| Experience Level | Estimated Annual |
|---|---|
| Entry Level (0-2 years) | $76,076 |
| Mid Career (3-7 years) | $94,009 |
| Experienced (7+ years) | $118,343 |
Estimates based on BLS percentile data averaged across Vermont metro areas. Individual pay varies by employer, certifications, and specialization.
All 9 Cities in Vermont
| # | City | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | $95,486 |
| 2 | Bennington | $95,347 |
| 3 | Brattleboro | $94,269 |
| 4 | Essex Junction | $94,067 |
| 5 | South Burlington | $94,007 |
| 6 | Barre | $93,940 |
| 7 | Rutland | $92,212 |
| 8 | Colchester | $92,107 |
| 9 | Montpelier | $91,643 |
More Vermont Salary Data
Hourly Rates
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Entry Level
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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 Vermont. State averages are employment-weighted across 9 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