Best Paying Industries for Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
$122,610
National Median Salary
12
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $123,740 | +0.9% | 140 |
| 2 | Utilities | $122,810 | +0.2% | 4,460 |
| 3 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $122,810 | +0.2% | 4,460 |
| 4 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $122,810 | +0.2% | 4,310 |
| 5 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $122,470 | -0.1% | 50 |
| 6 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $118,440 | -3.4% | 490 |
| 7 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $118,440 | -3.4% | 630 |
| 8 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $113,130 | -7.7% | 460 |
| 9 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $113,130 | -7.7% | 450 |
| 10 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $113,130 | -7.7% | 450 |
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