Nuclear Technicians salary in the United States
$73,150
10th
$99,110
25th
$110,240
Median
$123,990
75th
$133,600
90th
National median
$110,240
2025 OEWS
Mean
$108,940
Hourly median
$53.00
Employment
6,470
Top paying locations with published data
| Location | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $171,470 | 100 |
| FL | $135,550 | 60 |
| NY | $129,780 | 260 |
| Birmingham, AL | $126,930 | 60 |
| PA | $124,070 | 310 |
| TX | $124,060 | 110 |
| Richmond, VA | $122,210 | 60 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $114,910 | 90 |
| MA | $113,390 | 50 |
| Boston, MA | $113,390 | 50 |
| NC | $110,430 | 420 |
| IL | $110,390 | 780 |
| AL | $110,240 | 280 |
| SC | $108,490 | 750 |
| Augusta, GA | $108,210 | 260 |
| WA | $108,200 | 90 |
| MO | $104,580 | 150 |
| Chicago, IL | $99,990 | 470 |
| CA | $99,270 | — |
| VA | $98,930 | 680 |
| Greenville, SC | $96,730 | 30 |
| TN | $91,980 | 110 |
| Knoxville, TN | $78,850 | 60 |
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025. Published survey snapshot, not a real-time market rate.