The Average Salary of a Nuclear Reactor Technician
Nuclear reactor technicians monitor the conditions inside of the specialized equipment that operates nuclear power plants. The average salary earned by nuclear reactor technicians varies based upon a number of factors, like work experience and employer type.
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Work Experience
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With one to four years of experience, nuclear reactor technicians average hourly rates of pay from $18.49 to $33.70 ($38,459 to $70,096 per year based on a 40-hour work week). After 20 years of experience or more, technicians earned $30 to $35.19 per hour ($62,400 to $73,195 annually).
Employer Type
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Nuclear reactor technicians who worked for incorporated companies averaged annual salaries of $30,883 to $77,670, while those who worked for the federal government averaged $26,531 to $50,868.
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Industry
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Nuclear reactor technicians working for utility companies average hourly rates of $23.80 to $35.80 ($49,504 to $74,464 annually). Technicians working for electrical distribution companies received hourly rates of $29.48 to $37 ($61,318 to $76,960 annually).
Geography
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High-paying states for nuclear reactor technicians included North Carolina, Florida, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, California and Georgia.
Benefits
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Nuclear technicians averaged annual bonuses of $2,250 to $3,000. Additionally, technicians often received 401k retirement plans, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid sick leave and an average of 2.2 to 4.3 weeks of paid vacation.
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