Nuclear Plant Manager Salary
Nuclear power plant managers are supervisors who ensure that their plants run safely and smoothly while supplying power for the surrounding areas. There are many potential dangers associated with nuclear power, such as radiation poisoning, and these managers ensure that this source of energy is well-maintained and kept safe. The most successful nuclear plant managers are strong leaders who work well with people.
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Definition
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Nuclear plant managers are trained professionals who must interact with the operators of the plant in a way that fosters loyalty and the following of directions. Some of their responsibilities include managing power loads, handling continuous maintenance chores and controlling production and inventory. A nuclear plant manager must be well-versed in electrical and nuclear safety precautions. Employers looking for plant managers tend to hire those with college degrees in fields like mathematics, electrical engineering and computer science. Managers need to be certified by passing an examination from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Salary
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According to a study conducted by CB Salary, the average salary for a nuclear power plant manager is $75,071. The bottom 25 percent of the profession earned less than $52,961. The top 25 percent of nuclear power plant managers earned upwards of $99,966.
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Location
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The salary of a power plant manager depends largely on location. According to a survey conducted by Salary Expert, of 10 cities surveyed, the top two salaried cities were New York, New York and Houston, Texas at $87,896 and $79,662 respectively. The bottom two cities surveyed were Phoenix, Arizona and Miami, Florida at $60,020 and $62,153 respectively. The other cities surveyed in order from lowest salary to highest salary were Orlando, Florida; Chicago, Illinois; Atlanta, Georgia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Dallas, Texas and Boston, Massachusetts.
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The salary of nuclear plant managers compares favorably with other professions in the nuclear field. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, power plant operators received median annual wages of $58,470 as of May 2008. Nuclear power reactor operators had median annual wages of $73,320 in May 2008. Power dispatchers and distributors earned median annual wages of $65,890 in May 2008.
Outlook
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While most power plant professions are expected to grow much more slowly than the rest of the workforce between 2008 and 2018, nuclear power professions are on the rise, up to 19 percent during the projected decade. The growth in this field is because of plant construction and new rules on operator fatigue, reports the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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