Nuclear Power Reactor Operator Salary in U.S.

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of nuclear power reactor operators from 2012 to 2022.

The average salaries of nuclear power reactor operators in 6 major industry sectors are shown in Table 2. We note that the salaries vary considerably within different industry sectors. The highest paying industry sector for nuclear power reactor operators occupations is the professional, scientific, and technical services sector with an annual salary $128,180. The lowest paying sector is the administrative and support and waste management and remediation services sector (annual salary $68,020).

From the above tables we note that not only nuclear power reactor operators salaries vary considerably based on one's education and experience, and the industry sectors, they also change considerably from state to state. In the following table we compare the median salary of nuclear power reactor operators in all 50 states of the United States. We note that the median annual salaries range from $58,650 to $127,240. The highest paying state for nuclear power reactor operators is Georgia with a median annual salary of $127,240. The lowest paying state is Texas with a median annual salary of $58,650. For more salary information of nuclear power reactor operators profession in a specific state, use the links in the table.