Salary distribution
Where San Antonio nuclear medicine technologists fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $78,850 and $103,180, with a median of $90,040.
Typical entry
Education
Associate's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.7 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Biology
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 3.9 / 5
English Language
Knowledge
- 3.9 / 5
Physics
Knowledge
- 3.9 / 5
Critical Thinking
Cross-functional
- 3.9 / 5
Problem Sensitivity
Ability
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.
- 02
Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.
- 03
Process cardiac function studies, using computer.
- 04
Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
- 05
Record and process results of procedures.
- 06
Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician.
- 07
Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures.
- 08
Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in San Antonio, Texas?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the San Antonio metropolitan area is $90,040.
- Does San Antonio pay more than the Texas state average for Nuclear Medicine Technologists?
- The San Antonio metro median is -6.3% versus the Texas state median of $96,060.
- How does San Antonio compare to the national median for Nuclear Medicine Technologists?
- The San Antonio metro median is -9.6% versus the BLS national figure of $99,571.
- What is the salary range for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in San Antonio?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $73,840 and the 90th-percentile at $106,030 for the San Antonio metro area.
- What education is required for Nuclear Medicine Technologists?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Associate's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the San Antonio CBSA boundary for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.