What Do Nuclear Technicians Do?

Nuclear Technician Definition Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory or production activities. May operate, maintain, or provide quality control for nuclear testing and research equipment. May monitor radiation.

Types of Nuclear Technician Jobs

• Radiochemical Technician
• Nuclear Monitoring Technician
• Radiation Protection Technician

What Kind of Nuclear Technician Job Opportunities Are There?

In the United States, there were 6,900 jobs for Nuclear Technicians in 2016.

There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Nuclear Technicians. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 800 job openings in this field each year.

The states with the most job growth for Nuclear Technicians are Connecticut, South Carolina, and Texas.

Watch out if you plan on working in Idaho, Virginia, or Pennsylvania. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

How Much Does a Nuclear Technician Make?

Nuclear Technicians Make between $49,820 and $114,670 a year. A Nuclear Technician median salary is $79,140.

Below is a list of the median annual salaries for jobs of this type in different U.S. states.

Annual Mean Salary by State

State	Annual Mean Salary
New York	$95,940
California	$95,420
Pennsylvania	$93,380
Florida	$88,550
North Carolina	$86,300
Tennessee	$86,030
Texas	$85,990
Illinois	$84,810
Mississippi	$79,890
Connecticut	$78,300
Ohio	$73,210
Idaho	$73,160
South Carolina	$69,130
Louisiana	$61,080
Virginia	$61,010

Where Nuclear Technicians Work

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics

College Factual

O*NET Online

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