How much does a nuclear technician make in Boston?
$113,400a year
Median yearly pay for nuclear technicians in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $54.51 an hour or $9,449 a month.
- Hourly
- $54.51
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 9
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,710Median: $113,400Highest 10%: $113,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,710 | $40.25 | |
| 25th | $83,740 | $40.26 | |
| Median | $113,400 | $54.51 | |
| 75th | $113,400 | $54.52 | |
| 90th | $113,400 | $54.52 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for nuclear technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Scientist | $137,100 |
| Political Scientist | $133,900 |
| Materials Scientist | $132,600 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $131,600 |
| Medical Scientist | $129,500 |
| Chemist | $127,300 |
| Microbiologist | $122,400 |
| Historian | $121,700 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $121,300 |
| Anthropologist and Archeologist | $117,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nuclear technician make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $54.51 ($113,400 a year).
Do nuclear technicians make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $113,400 against $110,200 nationally, 3% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $113,400, so Boston pays 0% more.
Where does Boston rank for nuclear technician pay?
5 of 9 metro areas with data.
How much does a nuclear technician make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $83,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $113,400 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.