Nuclear Technicians Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$104,240
↑ 53.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Nuclear Technicians — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Nuclear Technicians — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 53.2% since 2011 ($68,030 → $104,240)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $104,240
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.6% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +4%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $104,240 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $101,740 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | $100,420 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | $99,340 | +18.0% |
| 2020 | $84,190 | +2.6% |
| 2019 | $82,080 | +3.7% |
| 2018 | $79,140 | -1.5% |
| 2017 | $80,370 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | $79,140 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | $80,260 | +7.5% |
| 2014 | $74,690 | +2.9% |
| 2013 | $72,610 | +5.1% |
| 2012 | $69,060 | +1.5% |
| 2011 | $68,030 | — |
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.