Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Wisconsin
Considering a career as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Wisconsin?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Wisconsin are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Wisconsin is growing slower than average.
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Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Wisconsin earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Nuclear Medicine Technologists Work in Wisconsin?
In 2018, there were 370 Nuclear Medicine Technologists working in the state.
There were 300 Nuclear Medicine Technologists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 70 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 250 Nuclear Medicine Technologists working in it, which means Wisconsin has more Nuclear Medicine Technologists than average.
Job Projections for Wisconsin
Jobs for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in this state are growing at a rate of 3.4% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 10.0%.
Wisconsin Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 20 annual job openings, and 300 total jobs in 2026 for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 1,300 annual jobs and 22,100 total jobs in 2026.
What do Nuclear Medicine Technologists Make in Wisconsin?
In 2018 wages for Nuclear Medicine Technologists ranged from $60,570 to $101,460 with $80,770 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $29.12 to $48.78. The median hourly rate was $38.83.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $37.13 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $1.70.
The median salary in Wisconsin is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Wisconsin Metros for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Nuclear Medicine Technologists.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 600 | $87,630 |
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI | 120 | $81,170 |
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 120 | $87,050 |
Madison, WI | 50 | $91,720 |
Top States for Nuclear Medicine Technologists Employment
The table below shows the states where most Nuclear Medicine Technologists work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Florida | 1,710 | $72,120 |
California | 1,520 | $112,890 |
Texas | 1,080 | $77,050 |
New York | 1,040 | $86,990 |
Pennsylvania | 810 | $70,350 |
Ohio | 780 | $72,000 |
Illinois | 740 | $83,680 |
Michigan | 630 | $70,630 |
Tennessee | 630 | $64,690 |
Georgia | 600 | $74,720 |
Massachusetts | 600 | $83,490 |
Virginia | 600 | $71,710 |
New Jersey | 580 | $91,590 |
North Carolina | 540 | $69,060 |
Louisiana | 480 | $68,280 |
Missouri | 470 | $74,880 |
Alabama | 420 | $62,790 |
Indiana | 420 | $73,350 |
Maryland | 390 | $80,860 |
Wisconsin | 370 | $80,770 |
Below are the states where Nuclear Medicine Technologists get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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California | $112,890 |
District of Columbia | $94,160 |
Washington | $92,150 |
Hawaii | $92,090 |
New Jersey | $91,590 |
Rhode Island | $88,880 |
Connecticut | $88,160 |
Oregon | $87,540 |
Minnesota | $87,330 |
New York | $86,990 |
Related Careers in Wisconsin
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Occupation | Wisconsin Employment Total |
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Radiologic Technologists | 4,360 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 1,540 |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 1,170 |
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 960 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.