Nuclear Technicians Salary
The median nuclear technicians salary in the United States is $110,240 per year ($53.00/hour). Salaries range from $73,150 at the entry level to $133,600+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 6,470 nuclear technicians jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 7.7% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$110,240
per year
Hourly Rate
$53.00
per hour
Employment
6,470
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$73,150
25th percentile
$99,110
Median
$110,240
75th percentile
$123,990
90th percentile
$133,600
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-7.7%
Decline
Annual Openings
700
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Associate's degree
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Nuclear Technicians Salary by State
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$92K$136K■ No data
Top Paying States
Florida
$136K
+23%
New York
$130K
+18%
Pennsylvania
$124K
+13%
Texas
$124K
+13%
Massachusetts
$113K
+3%
North Carolina
$110K
+0%
Illinois
$110K
+0%
Alabama
$110K
+0%
South Carolina
$108K
-2%
Washington
$108K
-2%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | $135,550 | +23.0% |
| New York | $129,780 | +17.7% |
| Pennsylvania | $124,070 | +12.5% |
| Texas | $124,060 | +12.5% |
| Massachusetts | $113,390 | +2.9% |
| North Carolina | $110,430 | +0.2% |
| Illinois | $110,390 | +0.1% |
| Alabama | $110,240 | +0.0% |
| South Carolina | $108,490 | -1.6% |
| Washington | $108,200 | -1.9% |
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Nuclear Technicians Salary by Metro Area
Limited metro data available — BLS only publishes data for areas with sufficient survey responses.
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $171,470 | +55.5% |
| Birmingham, AL | $126,930 | +15.1% |
| Richmond, VA | $122,210 | +10.9% |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $114,910 | +4.2% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $113,390 | +2.9% |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $108,210 | -1.8% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $99,990 | -9.3% |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $96,730 | -12.3% |
| Knoxville, TN | $78,850 | -28.5% |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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