Nuclear medical technologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Nuclear medical technologist gender statistics
49.2% of nuclear medical technologists are women and 50.8% of nuclear medical technologists are men.
- Male, 50.8%
- Female, 49.2%
Nuclear medical technologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 50.8% |
| Female | 49.2% |
Nuclear medical technologist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,646
Female income
$48,825
Nuclear medical technologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nuclear medical technologist positions over time. Currently, 49.2% of nuclear medical technologists are female.
Nuclear medical technologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.20% | 68.80% |
| 2011 | 31.31% | 68.69% |
| 2012 | 32.43% | 67.57% |
| 2013 | 31.89% | 68.11% |
| 2014 | 32.87% | 67.13% |
| 2015 | 31.67% | 68.33% |
| 2016 | 33.30% | 66.70% |
| 2017 | 32.60% | 67.40% |
| 2018 | 47.25% | 52.75% |
| 2019 | 56.89% | 43.11% |
| 2020 | 55.20% | 44.80% |
| 2021 | 50.77% | 49.23% |
Nuclear medical technologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared nuclear medical technologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Nuclear Medical Technologist | 51% | 49% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Nuclear medical technologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nuclear medical technologists is White, which makes up 69.9% of all nuclear medical technologists. Comparatively, 9.9% of nuclear medical technologists are Asian and 8.5% of nuclear medical technologists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 69.9%
- Asian, 9.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.5%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Unknown, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Nuclear medical technologist race
| Nuclear medical technologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.9% |
| Asian | 9.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Nuclear medical technologist race and ethnicity over time
See how nuclear medical technologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nuclear medical technologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.35% | 5.47% | 4.97% | 7.96% |
| 2011 | 80.60% | 6.60% | 4.10% | 6.83% |
| 2012 | 79.84% | 6.43% | 4.42% | 7.44% |
| 2013 | 77.40% | 7.29% | 4.48% | 8.95% |
| 2014 | 79.52% | 5.77% | 4.37% | 8.35% |
| 2015 | 77.76% | 5.80% | 6.03% | 8.36% |
| 2016 | 77.95% | 5.42% | 6.08% | 8.58% |
| 2017 | 76.69% | 5.72% | 6.02% | 9.53% |
| 2018 | 70.09% | 5.44% | 14.80% | 7.25% |
| 2019 | 70.50% | 4.97% | 12.73% | 10.25% |
| 2020 | 71.38% | 4.82% | 12.22% | 9.32% |
| 2021 | 69.92% | 8.01% | 9.87% | 8.54% |
Nuclear medical technologist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american nuclear medical technologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino nuclear medical technologists have the lowest average salary at $47,413.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,332 |
| White | $51,618 |
| Black or African American | $52,046 |
| Asian | $50,963 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,413 |
Average nuclear medical technologist age
See how the average age of nuclear medical technologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Nuclear medical technologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49.5 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 42.5 | |
| Asian | 42 | 39.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
Nuclear medical technologist age breakdown
The average age of nuclear medical technologists is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the nuclear medical technologist population.
Nuclear medical technologist age breakdown
| Nuclear Medical Technologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Nuclear medical technologist educational attainment
The most common degree for nuclear medical technologists is bachelor's degree, with 56% of nuclear medical technologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 56%
- Associate, 30%
- Master's, 11%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Nuclear medical technologists by degree level
| Nuclear medical technologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 56% |
| Associate | 30% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Nuclear medical technologist employment statistics
Company size where nuclear medical technologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nuclear medical technologists work.
Nuclear medical technologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Nuclear medical technologist turnover and employment statistics
Nuclear medical technologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nuclear medical technologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nuclear medical technologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Nuclear medical technologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.51% |
| 2011 | 2.80% |
| 2012 | 3.25% |
| 2013 | 2.92% |
| 2014 | 1.78% |
| 2015 | 1.54% |
| 2016 | 1.51% |
| 2017 | 1.26% |
| 2018 | 1.00% |
| 2019 | 0.34% |
| 2020 | 1.07% |
| 2021 | 1.23% |
Average nuclear medical technologist tenure
The average nuclear medical technologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 95 nuclear medical technologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Nuclear medical technologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Nuclear medical technologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of nuclear medical technologists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist Associate | 5.02% | 50,865 |
| Hygienist | 6.89% | 13,991 |
| Lead Laboratory Assistant | 8.24% | 40,766 |
| Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist | 9.29% | 66,130 |
| Dispensing Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 9,965 |
| Certified Surgical Technician/First Assistant | 12.80% | 61,585 |
| Nuclear Medical Technologist | 21.93% | - |
Similar nuclear medical technologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist Associate | 5.02% | 50,865 |
| Hygienist | 6.89% | 13,991 |
| Lead Laboratory Assistant | 8.24% | 40,766 |
| Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist | 9.29% | 66,130 |
| Dispensing Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 9,965 |
| Certified Surgical Technician/First Assistant | 12.80% | 61,585 |
Foreign languages spoken by nuclear medical technologists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Nuclear medical technologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
