# SOC 29-2033: Nuclear Medicine Technologists

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/29-2033

Employers filed 42 certified H-1B applications for Nuclear Medicine Technologists (29-2033) roles, requesting 42 workers. The average offered wage is $81,314/yr, 20% below the BLS national median ($101,370/yr). (2025, SOC 29-2033) The largest filers are Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, VHS - Harper Hutzel Hospital and Mayo Clinic.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 42 |
| Total workers | 42 |
| Average offered wage | $81K |
| Average prevailing wage | $73K |
| BLS median wage | $101K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 29-2033 |
| BLS area | U.S. |

Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered vs BLS benchmark | -20% |

## Top employers (of 30)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center](https://www.xh1b.org/org/johns-hopkins-bayview-medical-center-fd90989ac4) | 6 | 6 | $69K | $101K |
| [VHS - Harper Hutzel Hospital](https://www.xh1b.org/org/vhs---harper-hutzel-hospital-344d0d6392) | 4 | 4 | $66K | $101K |
| [Mayo Clinic](https://www.xh1b.org/org/mayo-clinic-9d39cb86c7) | 3 | 3 | $83K | $101K |
| [Memorial Health System](https://www.xh1b.org/org/memorial-health-system-8ec171f8de) | 3 | 3 | $69K | $101K |
| [Precision PHYSICS, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/precision-physics-inc-64706e339c) | 3 | 3 | $162K | $101K |
| [Roswell Park Cancer Institute](https://www.xh1b.org/org/roswell-park-cancer-institute-a43ddec7a1) | 3 | 3 | $100K | $101K |
| [Northwest Community Hospital](https://www.xh1b.org/org/northwest-community-hospital-1b97cc514e) | 2 | 2 | $116K | $101K |
| [Baylor University Medical Center](https://www.xh1b.org/org/baylor-university-medical-center-df9bf715bd) | 2 | 2 | $84K | $101K |
| [Community Medical Centers](https://www.xh1b.org/org/community-medical-centers-eeb7b59679) | 2 | 2 | $72K | $101K |
| [Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District](https://www.xh1b.org/org/pioneers-memorial-healthcare-district-26d3d61507) | 2 | 2 | $93K | $101K |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | 3 | $71K |
| 2011 | 6 | 6 | $75K |
| 2012 | 2 | 2 | $72K |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | $68K |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | $70K |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | $115K |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | $81K |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | $90K |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | $76K |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | $86K |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | $96K |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | $89K |
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | $108K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2026)

| State | Total filings | 2026 filings | 2026 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Illinois](https://www.xh1b.org/state/il) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Minnesota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mn) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 3 | 2 | 0.0 |
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Indiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/in) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Texas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tx) | 2 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Nebraska](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ne) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Ohio](https://www.xh1b.org/state/oh) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |


Per 100k residents uses the U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimate for that state and year; years after the latest published estimate carry that estimate forward. The latest filing year may be a partial period.

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/29-2033
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=29-2033
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=29-2033


## References

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1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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3. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.

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4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.