How much does a nuclear technician make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $53.00 an hour or $9,187 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.00
- Average (mean)
- $108,900
- Jobs
- 6,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,150 | $35.17 | |
| 25th | $99,110 | $47.65 | |
| Median | $110,200 | $53.00 | |
| 75th | $124,000 | $59.61 | |
| 90th | $133,600 | $64.23 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Florida | $135,600 |
| New York | $129,800 |
| Pennsylvania | $124,100 |
| Texas | $124,100 |
| Massachusetts | $113,400 |
| North Carolina | $110,400 |
| Illinois | $110,400 |
| Alabama | $110,200 |
| South Carolina | $108,500 |
| Washington | $108,200 |
| Missouri | $104,600 |
| California | $99,270 |
| Virginia | $98,930 |
| Tennessee | $91,980 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $171,500 |
| Birmingham, AL | $126,900 |
| Richmond, VA | $122,200 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $114,900 |
| Boston, MA | $113,400 |
| Augusta, GA | $108,200 |
| Chicago, IL | $99,990 |
| Greenville, SC | $96,730 |
| Knoxville, TN | $78,850 |
In other countries
Nuclear Technician belongs to the international group "Physical and engineering science technicians not elsewhere classified".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nuclear technician make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $53.00 ($110,200 a year).
How much does a nuclear technician make a month?
About $9,187 a month before tax, based on a median of $110,200 a year.
How much does a nuclear technician make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $73,150 or less a year ($35.17 an hour); the top 10% make $133,600 or more.
Which state pays nuclear technicians the most?
Florida, with a median of $135,600 a year, followed by New York ($129,800) and Pennsylvania ($124,100).
Which city pays nuclear technicians the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $171,500 a year.
How many nuclear technicians are there in the United States?
About 6,470 people work as nuclear technicians.
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.