How much does a nuclear technician make in New York?
$171,500a year
Median yearly pay for nuclear technicians in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $82.44 an hour or $14,290 a month.
- Hourly
- $82.44
- Vs. national median
- +56%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 9
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $99,820Median: $171,500Highest 10%: $171,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $99,820 | $47.99 | |
| 25th | $121,700 | $58.53 | |
| Median | $171,500 | $82.44 | |
| 75th | $171,500 | $82.44 | |
| 90th | $171,500 | $82.44 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for nuclear technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $182,000 |
| Economist | $176,100 |
| Physical Scientist | $139,600 |
| Psychologist | $132,200 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $128,800 |
| Materials Scientist | $120,700 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $120,500 |
| School Psychologist | $117,500 |
| Biological Scientist | $111,400 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $109,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nuclear technician make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $82.44 ($171,500 a year).
Do nuclear technicians make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $171,500 against $110,200 nationally, 56% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $129,800, so New York pays 32% more.
Where does New York rank for nuclear technician pay?
1 of 9 metro areas with data.
How much does a nuclear technician make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $99,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $171,500 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.