How much does a nuclear power reactor operator make in Charlotte?

$112,900a year

Median yearly pay for nuclear power reactor operators in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $54.26 an hour or $9,405 a month.

Hourly: $54.26
Vs. national median: -8%
Rank among cities: 1 of 1

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $84,190Median: $112,900Highest 10%: $126,800

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$84,190	$40.48
25th	$110,600	$53.19
Median	$112,900	$54.26
75th	$126,800	$60.96
90th	$126,800	$60.96

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for nuclear power reactor operators.

No other city in the state with data.

Nuclear Power Reactor Operator salary in all states

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a nuclear power reactor operator make an hour in Charlotte?

The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $54.26 ($112,900 a year).

Do nuclear power reactor operators make more in Charlotte than the national average?

No: $112,900 against $122,900 nationally, 8% less.

Where does Charlotte rank for nuclear power reactor operator pay?

1 of 1 metro areas with data.

How much does a nuclear power reactor operator make starting out in Charlotte?

The lowest-paid 10% make $84,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $126,800 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.