The salary statistics and trend of nuclear power reactor operators in the industry of utilities are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare nuclear power reactor operator salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $69,650 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $82,050 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $95,520 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $112,000 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $127,660 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for nuclear power reactor operators in the industry of utilities. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) nuclear power reactor operators is $127,660. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $95,520. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent nuclear power reactor operators is $69,650.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of nuclear power reactor operators in the industry of Utilities from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $95,520 | 2.83% | 21.77% |
| 2016 | $92,820 | 3.15% | - |
| 2015 | $89,900 | 7.66% | - |
| 2014 | $83,010 | 5.73% | - |
| 2013 | $78,250 | 4.50% | - |
| 2012 | $74,730 | - | - |
The average salaries of nuclear power reactor operators in three industries within the utilities sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of nuclear power reactor operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Nuclear Electric Power Generation | |
| Utilities | |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | |
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