Nuclear Power Reactor Operators Wages
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The median annual wage for Nuclear Power Reactor Operators is $120,350 nationally (2023 BLS OEWS). The 10th percentile is $92,270 and the 90th percentile is $151,980, showing the wide spread of wages in this occupation.
National Wage Distribution (2023)
Employment
5,760
P10
$92,270
P25
$103,880
Median
$120,350
P75
$134,100
P90
$151,980
National Wage Trend
How national median and mean wages for Nuclear Power Reactor Operators have moved across BLS OEWS release years.
| Year | Median | Mean | P10 | P90 | Employment | YoY Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $120,350 | $121,240 | $92,270 | $151,980 | 5,760 | — |
| 2022 | $115,870 | $117,510 | $85,580 | $146,100 | 5,450 | -3.72% |
| 2021 | $104,260 | $111,220 | $79,720 | $132,960 | 4,820 | -10.02% |
| 2020 | $104,040 | $104,470 | $76,360 | $133,170 | 5,310 | -0.21% |
Wages by State (2023)
State-level OEWS wage estimates for Nuclear Power Reactor Operators. The highest median is in New York at $128,110, 6% above the U.S. median.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Mean Annual | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $128,110 | +6.4% | $136,800 | 250 |
| Ohio | $123,290 | +2.4% | $126,570 | 150 |
| North Carolina | $120,300 | -0% | $120,840 | 350 |
| Tennessee | $106,500 | -11.5% | $117,590 | 300 |
| South Carolina | $105,780 | -12.1% | $111,670 | 420 |
| Alabama | — | — | — | 410 |
| Illinois | — | — | — | 390 |