SOC 51-8011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators — Nebraska
Nebraska
In Nebraska the median wage is $108,650.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Nebraska the median wage is $108,650. That is 11.6% lower than the national median of $122,890. Pay ranges from under $90,120 at the tenth percentile to more than $131,100 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $108,650 to $124,120.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Nebraska ranks number 5th out of 5 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 662 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 52nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $90,120 | −26.7% |
| 25th | $108,650 | −11.6% |
| Median (50th) | $108,650 | −11.6% |
| 75th | $124,120 | +1.0% |
| 90th | $131,100 | +6.7% |
| Mean | $115,340 | −6.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nebraska run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $108,650 goes as far as $120,588 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$108,650as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$120,588US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $108,650 a year, 11.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $90,120 to $131,100 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 5th of 5 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Nuclear Power Reactor Operators in Nebraska?
The median annual wage is $108,650, or $52.24 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $122,890, so pay in Nebraska is 11.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Nebraska earns more than $131,100 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $90,120 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Nebraska. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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