The Salaries of Nuclear Technician Assistants
Nuclear technician assistants work in laboratories assisting scientists, engineers and nuclear physicists. These professionals conduct research and scientific analysis on chemical substances, as well as radiation levels in water and solid materials. Nuclear technician assistant jobs require at least a two-year degree in science technology or a related discipline. Average salaries for nuclear technician assistants range depending on factors such as location, employer and education level.
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National Average Salary
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According to a June 2011 Indeed report, nuclear technician assistants earned an average salary of $68,000 per year. In comparison, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that nuclear technicians averaged $67,330 annually. Earners within the 10th percentile averaged $40,570, while earners in the 25th percentile averaged $53,740 per year. Nuclear technicians within the 75th and 90th percentile of earners averaged $79,850 and $93,890 respectively.
Geography
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Geographic location influences earnings potential for nuclear technician assistants working in major metropolitan cities according to a June 2011 SalaryExpert report. For example, nuclear technicians employed in Houston averaged $61,185. Professionals employed in Chicago reported an average salary of $73,184 per year. In Los Angeles and Dallas, nuclear technicians averaged $52,525 and $61,185. Miami and Charlotte professionals reported earning $63,380 and $59,604 respectively. Nuclear technicians also averaged $63,380 in Orlando, $74,451 in New York City and $63,380 in Atlanta.
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Industry and Employer
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The BLS also showed that nuclear technician assistants averaged varying salaries depending on their employer and industry. Professionals working in architectural and engineering firms averaged $64,430, while nuclear technicians in scientific research and development reported an average salary of $69,050. Some sectors with the highest number of nuclear technicians also paid the highest salaries. For example, nuclear technician assistants in management, scientific and technical consulting firms averaged $81,800. Other top-paying sectors included the federal government, which paid nuclear technician assistants an average annual wage of $72,810. Nuclear technicians working in colleges, universities and other higher education institutions averaged the lowest annual wages at $58,300 per year.
Potential
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Job growth for scientific technicians, which include nuclear technicians, is expected to be 12 percent through the year 2018. Technological advancements in biotechnology will help drive employment growth, as well as increased production of technician products across all industries. Nuclear technician assistants will be needed to help monitor U.S. nuclear reactors, as well as conduct research on the use of nuclear power for electricity and other forms of energy. Aspiring nuclear assistants with college education in science technology and on-the-job training in laboratories will be competitively positioned for roles with high earnings potential.
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