The average salary for a nuclear technician in the United States is $97,520, but the range typically falls between $76,280 and $111,420. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $46.88, with a range between $36.67 and $53.57.
There are approximately 5,400 people employed as a nuclear technician in the United States. With South Carolina, Illinois, Virginia employing the highest number of nuclear technicians.The state with the best pay for a nuclear technician is New York, with an average annual salary of $104,400, while Utah has the lowest average annual salary of $66,520.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $62,700 | $30.14 |
| 25th Percentile | $76,280 | $36.67 |
| Median | $101,740 | $48.92 |
| 75th Percentile | $111,420 | $53.57 |
| 90th Percentile | $128,700 | $61.88 |
The salary of a nuclear technician can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a nuclear technician in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for nuclear technicians are New York, Nevada, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Michigan while the worst states are Utah, Missouri, California, Virginia, Tennessee.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $49,380 | $84,400 | $149,290 |
| Florida | $71,730 | $96,730 | $114,670 |
| Illinois | $67,850 | $95,500 | $123,250 |
| Michigan | $70,100 | $106,600 | $121,050 |
| Missouri | $51,070 | $89,090 | $132,570 |
| Nevada | $57,910 | $97,360 | $122,790 |
| New Mexico | $82,350 | $98,520 | $104,480 |
| New York | $61,050 | $104,400 | $133,960 |
| North Carolina | $65,470 | $100,750 | $125,880 |
| Pennsylvania | $70,140 | $105,070 | $135,110 |
| South Carolina | $62,790 | $94,090 | $108,760 |
| Tennessee | $81,490 | $90,220 | $110,410 |
| Utah | $50,370 | $66,520 | $92,040 |
| Virginia | $69,610 | $94,970 | $131,710 |
| Washington | $67,920 | $93,470 | $105,180 |
Even between cities, the salary of a nuclear technician can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for nuclear technicians is Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area, NC with an average salary of $108,640.
Areas with highest average salaries for nuclear technicians
The number of nuclear technicians in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of nuclear technicians has decreased by -760. On average, the number of nuclear technicians has been increasing by -3.1% each year. The salary of nuclear technicians has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of nuclear technicians has increased by $13,710. On average, the salary of nuclear technicians has been increasing by 4.1% each year.
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