Occupation Salary Profile

Nuclear Power Reactor Operators

SOC Code: 51-8011

Operate or control nuclear reactors. Move control rods, start and stop equipment, monitor and adjust controls, and record data in logs. Implement emergency procedures when needed. May respond to abnormalities, determine cause, and recommend corrective action.

National Median (BLS)
$131,100
▲ +5.95% Nominal +2.6% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
N/A
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Average Base Salary
$124,250
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
110
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 Power Reactor Operators.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $108,650
25th Percentile $108,650
National Median (50th Percentile) $131,100
75th Percentile $134,530
90th Percentile $134,530
P10: $108,650 P50 (Median): $131,100 P90: $134,530