Nuclear Technicians Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $110,240 · Median hourly: $53.00 · Employment: 6,470
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,150 | $35.17 |
| 25th | $99,110 | $47.65 |
| Median | $110,240 | $53.00 |
| 75th | $123,990 | $59.61 |
| 90th | $133,600 | $64.23 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 19-4051
- Total U.S. employment: 6,470
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
Reading the data
The mean wage of $108,940 sits 1.2% below the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average down.
Nuclear Technicians Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $110,240 | $53.00 | 0.0% | 280 |
| California | $99,270 | $47.72 | -10.0% | 0 |
| Florida | $135,550 | $65.17 | +23.0% | 60 |
| Illinois | $110,390 | $53.07 | +0.1% | 780 |
| Massachusetts | $113,390 | $54.51 | +2.9% | 50 |
| Missouri | $104,580 | $50.28 | -5.1% | 150 |
| New York | $129,780 | $62.40 | +17.7% | 260 |
| North Carolina | $110,430 | $53.09 | +0.2% | 420 |
| Pennsylvania | $124,070 | $59.65 | +12.5% | 310 |
| South Carolina | $108,490 | $52.16 | -1.6% | 750 |
| Tennessee | $91,980 | $44.22 | -16.6% | 110 |
| Texas | $124,060 | $59.64 | +12.5% | 110 |
| Virginia | $98,930 | $47.56 | -10.3% | 680 |
| Washington | $108,200 | $52.02 | -1.9% | 90 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for nuclear technicians?
The median annual wage for nuclear technicians is $110,240 ($53.00 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays nuclear technicians the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many nuclear technicians are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 6,470 nuclear technicians employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do nuclear technicians make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $53.00. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.