SOC 51-8011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators — New York
New York
The median wage here is $129,580 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $122,890.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $129,580 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $122,890. Half of workers earn between $121,310 and $142,560. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $102,070 and the ninetieth at $158,080.
The area has 230 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.0 of every thousand jobs. Among the 5 states with published data for this occupation, New York ranks 1st by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 88th of 776 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $102,070 | −16.9% |
| 25th | $121,310 | −1.3% |
| Median (50th) | $129,580 | +5.4% |
| 75th | $142,560 | +16.0% |
| 90th | $158,080 | +28.6% |
| Mean | $128,370 | +4.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New York run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $129,580 buys what $120,093 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$129,580as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$120,093US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $129,580 a year, 5.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $102,070 to $158,080 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 230 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 1st of 5 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Nuclear Power Reactor Operators in New York?
The median annual wage is $129,580, or $62.30 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 New York is 5.4% higher. 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 New York earns more than $158,080 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $102,070 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 230 jobs in this occupation in New York. 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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