The average salary for a nuclear power reactor operator in the United States is $121,240, but the range typically falls between $103,880 and $134,100. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $58.29, with a range between $49.94 and $64.47.
There are approximately 5,760 people employed as a nuclear power reactor operator in the United States. With South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee employing the highest number of nuclear power reactor operators.The state with the best pay for a nuclear power reactor operator is New York, with an average annual salary of $136,800.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $92,270 | $44.36 |
| 25th Percentile | $103,880 | $49.94 |
| Median | $120,350 | $57.86 |
| 75th Percentile | $134,100 | $64.47 |
| 90th Percentile | $151,980 | $73.07 |
The salary of a nuclear power reactor operator can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a nuclear power reactor operator in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for nuclear power reactor operators are New York, Ohio, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $101,250 | $136,800 | $163,730 |
| North Carolina | $87,030 | $120,840 | $152,980 |
| Ohio | $95,220 | $126,570 | $155,130 |
| South Carolina | $79,770 | $111,670 | $138,730 |
| Tennessee | $89,960 | $117,590 | $151,380 |
Even between cities, the salary of a nuclear power reactor operator can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for nuclear power reactor operators is Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area, NC with an average salary of $120,410.
Areas with highest average salaries for nuclear power reactor operators
The number of nuclear power reactor operators in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of nuclear power reactor operators has increased by 450. On average, the number of nuclear power reactor operators has been increasing by 2.1% each year. The salary of nuclear power reactor operators has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of nuclear power reactor operators has increased by $16,770. On average, the salary of nuclear power reactor operators has been increasing by 4.0% each year.
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators are part of the production occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for nuclear power reactor operators compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all production occupations jobs here.
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