Nuclear Technicians salary by location
National median: $110,240 (2025 OEWS). Percentages below describe each area's published median against that national figure.
| Location | Type | Median | vs national | Employment | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | metropolitan | $171,470 | +55.5% | 100 | 2025 |
| FL | state | $135,550 | +23.0% | 60 | 2025 |
| NY | state | $129,780 | +17.7% | 260 | 2025 |
| Birmingham, AL | metropolitan | $126,930 | +15.1% | 60 | 2025 |
| PA | state | $124,070 | +12.5% | 310 | 2025 |
| TX | state | $124,060 | +12.5% | 110 | 2025 |
| Richmond, VA | metropolitan | $122,210 | +10.9% | 60 | 2025 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | metropolitan | $114,910 | +4.2% | 90 | 2025 |
| MA | state | $113,390 | +2.9% | 50 | 2025 |
| Boston, MA | metropolitan | $113,390 | +2.9% | 50 | 2025 |
| NC | state | $110,430 | +0.2% | 420 | 2025 |
| IL | state | $110,390 | +0.1% | 780 | 2025 |
| AL | state | $110,240 | +0.0% | 280 | 2025 |
| SC | state | $108,490 | −1.6% | 750 | 2025 |
| Augusta, GA | metropolitan | $108,210 | −1.8% | 260 | 2025 |
| WA | state | $108,200 | −1.9% | 90 | 2025 |
| MO | state | $104,580 | −5.1% | 150 | 2025 |
| Chicago, IL | metropolitan | $99,990 | −9.3% | 470 | 2025 |
| CA | state | $99,270 | −10.0% | — | 2025 |
| VA | state | $98,930 | −10.3% | 680 | 2025 |
| Greenville, SC | metropolitan | $96,730 | −12.3% | 30 | 2025 |
| TN | state | $91,980 | −16.6% | 110 | 2025 |
| Knoxville, TN | metropolitan | $78,850 | −28.5% | 60 | 2025 |