Nuclear Power Reactor Operators Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$122,610
↑ 60.1% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 60.1% since 2011 ($76,590 → $122,610)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $122,610
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.5% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +9%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $122,610 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $120,350 | +3.9% |
| 2022 | $115,870 | +11.1% |
| 2021 | $104,260 | +0.2% |
| 2020 | $104,040 | +3.5% |
| 2019 | $100,530 | +6.6% |
| 2018 | $94,350 | +1.0% |
| 2017 | $93,370 | +2.4% |
| 2016 | $91,170 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | $88,560 | +7.3% |
| 2014 | $82,500 | +5.3% |
| 2013 | $78,350 | +4.5% |
| 2012 | $74,990 | -2.1% |
| 2011 | $76,590 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.