Career Atlas USA

Career Paths From Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

  1. Radiologic Technologists and TechniciansLateral Move95.8% skill match

    Nuclear Medicine Technologists and Radiologic Technologists and Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Radiologic Technologists and Technicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 21% lower.

    Current median salary
    $101,370
    Target median salary
    $80,110
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  2. Radiation TherapistsLateral Move92.8% skill match

    Nuclear Medicine Technologists and Radiation Therapists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Radiation Therapists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 4% higher.

    Current median salary
    $101,370
    Target median salary
    $105,310
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  3. Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansLateral Move95.7% skill match

    Nuclear Medicine Technologists and Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 27% lower.

    Current median salary
    $101,370
    Target median salary
    $74,310
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  4. Diagnostic Medical SonographersLateral Move93.4% skill match

    Nuclear Medicine Technologists and Diagnostic Medical Sonographers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Diagnostic Medical Sonographers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 5% lower.

    Current median salary
    $101,370
    Target median salary
    $96,590
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  5. Respiratory TherapistsLateral Move93.7% skill match

    Nuclear Medicine Technologists and Respiratory Therapists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Respiratory Therapists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 19% lower.

    Current median salary
    $101,370
    Target median salary
    $82,280
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  6. Dental HygienistsLateral Move94.2% skill match

    Nuclear Medicine Technologists and Dental Hygienists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Dental Hygienists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 3% lower.

    Current median salary
    $101,370
    Target median salary
    $98,100
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  7. Veterinary Technologists and TechniciansLateral Move94.3% skill match

    Nuclear Medicine Technologists and Veterinary Technologists and Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Veterinary Technologists and Technicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 53% lower.

    Current median salary
    $101,370
    Target median salary
    $47,380
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  8. Food Science TechniciansCareer Change93.1% skill match

    Nuclear Medicine Technologists and Food Science Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Food Science Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 49% lower.

    Current median salary
    $101,370
    Target median salary
    $52,130
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  9. Dental AssistantsCareer Change93.7% skill match

    Nuclear Medicine Technologists and Dental Assistants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Dental Assistants is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 53% lower.

    Current median salary
    $101,370
    Target median salary
    $48,070
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  10. Forest and Conservation TechniciansCareer Change93% skill match

    Nuclear Medicine Technologists and Forest and Conservation Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Forest and Conservation Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 46% lower.

    Current median salary
    $101,370
    Target median salary
    $54,560
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  11. Prepress Technicians and WorkersCareer Change94.2% skill match

    Nuclear Medicine Technologists and Prepress Technicians and Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Prepress Technicians and Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 52% lower.

    Current median salary
    $101,370
    Target median salary
    $48,690
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  12. Parking Enforcement WorkersCareer Change95.9% skill match

    Nuclear Medicine Technologists and Parking Enforcement Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Parking Enforcement Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 54% lower.

    Current median salary
    $101,370
    Target median salary
    $46,730
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    2
  13. Transportation Security ScreenersCareer Change93.5% skill match

    Nuclear Medicine Technologists and Transportation Security Screeners share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Transportation Security Screeners is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 34% lower.

    Current median salary
    $101,370
    Target median salary
    $66,770
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    2
  14. Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersCareer Change92.8% skill match

    Nuclear Medicine Technologists and Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 66% lower.

    Current median salary
    $101,370
    Target median salary
    $34,890
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    2
  15. Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, RecordkeepingCareer Change92.9% skill match

    Nuclear Medicine Technologists and Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 54% lower.

    Current median salary
    $101,370
    Target median salary
    $46,380
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    2

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.