Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Pay and progression
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Pay
Pay for nuclear medicine technologists varies depending on experience.
- New nuclear medicine technologists earn about $50,000 a year.
- After four years' experience they can earn up to $60,000.
- Nuclear medicine technologists with five or more years' experience can earn up to $90,000.
Source: Australia and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine.
According to the 2006 Census, nuclear medicine technologists earned an average of $64,900 a year and worked an average of 33 hours per week. This includes full and part-time workers.
This information is provided as a guide only
Career Progression
Nuclear medicine technologists can move to work in general radiography if they are registered and hold a current Annual Practising Certificate for this area.
They may also progress to work in management or teaching roles.
Updated
September 2009
