Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
Occupation
$122,610
National Median Salary
$58.95
Median Hourly Wage
5,720
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+48.6%
10 Year Change
$82,500
2014 Median
$122,610
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $123,740 | 140 |
| Utilities | $122,810 | 4,460 |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $122,810 | 4,460 |
| Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $122,810 | 4,310 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $122,470 | 50 |
Top Paying States for Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $131,520 | 280 |
| Ohio | $124,030 | 150 |
| South Carolina | $112,070 | 320 |
| Nebraska | $111,300 | 80 |
| North Carolina | $107,200 | 340 |
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Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Utilities
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
Nuclear Electric Power Generation
Management of Companies and Enterprises
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