Occupation Salary Profile

Nuclear Technicians

SOC Code: 19-4051

Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity production activities. May operate, maintain, or provide quality control for nuclear testing and research equipment. May monitor radiation.

National Median (BLS)
$59,000
▼ -13.02% Nominal ▼ -15.76% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
N/A
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Average Base Salary
$68,290
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
50
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Nuclear Technicians.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $50,920
25th Percentile $50,920
National Median (50th Percentile) $59,000
75th Percentile $82,430
90th Percentile $104,040
P10: $50,920 P50 (Median): $59,000 P90: $104,040