Nuclear Technicians Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for nuclear technicianss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New York$136,950
- Florida$121,650
- Pennsylvania$121,060
- Texas$116,620
- Alabama$114,020
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Tennessee$94,200
- California$94,690
- Missouri$100,580
- Massachusetts$103,050
- Virginia$105,290
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $136,950 | $129,780 | $66 | +25.7% | 260 |
| 2 | Florida | $121,650 | $135,550 | $58 | +11.7% | 60 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $121,060 | $124,070 | $58 | +11.1% | 310 |
| 4 | Texas | $116,620 | $124,060 | $56 | +7% | 110 |
| 5 | Alabama | $114,020 | $110,240 | $55 | +4.7% | 280 |
| 6 | North Carolina | $113,240 | $110,430 | $54 | +3.9% | 420 |
| 7 | Washington | $108,370 | $108,200 | $52 | -0.5% | 90 |
| 8 | South Carolina | $108,360 | $108,490 | $52 | -0.5% | 750 |
| 9 | Illinois | $105,680 | $110,390 | $51 | -3% | 780 |
| 10 | Virginia | $105,290 | $98,930 | $51 | -3.4% | 680 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $103,050 | $113,390 | $50 | -5.4% | 50 |
| 12 | Missouri | $100,580 | $104,580 | $48 | -7.7% | 150 |
| 13 | California | $94,690 | $99,270 | $46 | -13.1% | — |
| 14 | Tennessee | $94,200 | $91,980 | $45 | -13.5% | 110 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 9 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $171,470 | $148,710 | 100 |
| 2 | Birmingham, AL | $126,930 | $128,840 | 60 |
| 3 | Richmond, VA | $122,210 | $122,440 | 60 |
| 4 | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $114,910 | $115,570 | 90 |
| 5 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $113,390 | $102,670 | 50 |
| 6 | Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $108,210 | $106,290 | 260 |
| 7 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $99,990 | $100,150 | 470 |
| 8 | Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $96,730 | $94,740 | 30 |
| 9 | Knoxville, TN | $78,850 | $85,800 | 60 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing nuclear technicianss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utilities | $117,590 | $117,660 | 3,600 |
| 2 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $117,590 | $117,660 | 3,600 |
| 3 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $117,590 | $117,760 | 3,500 |
| 4 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $117,590 | $117,660 | 3,600 |
| 5 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $114,970 | $114,380 | 90 |
| 6 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $114,970 | $114,380 | 90 |
| 7 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $114,970 | $114,380 | 90 |
| 8 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $110,300 | $109,370 | 6,310 |
| 9 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $110,240 | $108,940 | 6,470 |
| 10 | Waste Management and Remediation Services | $104,020 | $101,370 | 210 |
| 11 | Sector 56 - Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $104,020 | $98,830 | 400 |
| 12 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $102,730 | $104,480 | 100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nuclear technicians make in the U.S.?
The median nuclear technicians salary in the United States is $110,240 per year (mean $108,940), and about 80% earn between $73,150 and $133,600.
How much do nuclear technicians make per hour?
Roughly $52 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $108,940 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays nuclear technicians the most?
New York has the highest average pay for nuclear technicians at $136,950 per year (median $129,780).
What is the job outlook for nuclear technicians?
Employment is projected to change -7.7% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 700 openings per year.
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