How much does a nuclear technician make in South Carolina?
$108,500a year
Median yearly pay for nuclear technicians in South Carolina. That is $52.16 an hour or $9,041 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.16
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 14
- Jobs in the state
- 750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $88,210Median: $108,500Highest 10%: $124,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $88,210 | $42.41 | |
| 25th | $107,600 | $51.71 | |
| Median | $108,500 | $52.16 | |
| 75th | $111,600 | $53.63 | |
| 90th | $124,200 | $59.71 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Augusta, GA | $108,200 |
| Greenville, SC | $96,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nuclear technicians.
| 6. North Carolina | $110,400 |
| 7. Illinois | $110,400 |
| 8. Alabama | $110,200 |
| 9. South Carolina | $108,500 |
| 10. Washington | $108,200 |
| 11. Missouri | $104,600 |
| 12. California | $99,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nuclear technician make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $52.16 ($108,500 a year).
Do nuclear technicians make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $108,500 against $110,200 nationally, 2% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for nuclear technician pay?
South Carolina ranks 9 of 14 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays nuclear technicians the most?
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, with a median of $108,200 a year.
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.