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Nuclear Technicians

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

Median salary (BLS)

$110,240

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$73k – $134k

Job outlook

No separate BLS projection for this specific role

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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports one wage for this occupational group, which covers 2 related roles — so read the median as an approximate group figure, and the range as the truer picture for this specific title. BLS source.

Early-career check: graduates of the matching programs below typically earn $119,000 ten years after starting college — an early-career figure, vs. the all-experience BLS median above. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.

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Education

Typical entry: Associate degree

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Typical progression

  1. Junior Nuclear Technicians

    Entry / Junior

    $73,150

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Nuclear Technicians

    Established

    $110,240

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Nuclear Technicians

    Senior

    $121,920

Key skills

A typical day

  • •Follow nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures that ensure environmental safety.
  • •Conduct surveillance testing to determine safety of nuclear equipment.
  • •Monitor nuclear reactor equipment performance to identify operational inefficiencies, hazards, or needs for maintenance or repair.
  • •Test plant equipment to ensure it is operating properly.
  • •Apply safety tags to equipment needing maintenance.

Fields of study

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