Career Outlook for Nuclear Medicine Technologists

Also known as:  Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Isotope Technologist, Nuclear Cardiology Technologist, Nuclear Medical Technologist, Radioisotope Technologist, Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist
The overall job outlook for Nuclear Medicine Technologist careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 23.34 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 3.89 percent per year. Demand for Nuclear Medicine Technologists is expected to go up, with an expected 3,790 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 2.19 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Nuclear Medicine Technologists in the following states
Florida 2,430
California 1,500
Texas 1,480
New York 1,230
Pennsylvania 1,180
Ohio 1,050
Maryland 890
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Nuclear Medicine Technologists
Alaska 30
Montana 40
Idaho 50
Vermont 50
Rhode Island 70
New Mexico 70
Hawaii 70