SOC 19-4051 · May 2025 · United States
Nuclear Technicians
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Nuclear Technicians across the United States is $110,240 per year, measured over 6,470 jobs. The highest state median is in Florida, at $135,550.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Nuclear Technicians
Pay for this occupation varies by 47.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Florida pays $135,550 and Tennessee pays $91,980.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | $135,550 | 60 | |
| 2 | New York | $129,780 | 260 | |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $124,070 | 310 | |
| 4 | Texas | $124,060 | 110 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $113,390 | 50 | |
| 6 | North Carolina | $110,430 | 420 | |
| 7 | Illinois | $110,390 | 780 | |
| 8 | Alabama | $110,240 | 280 | |
| 9 | South Carolina | $108,490 | 750 | |
| 10 | Washington | $108,200 | 90 |
States with the most Nuclear Technicians jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | 780 | $110,390 | |
| 2 | South Carolina | 750 | $108,490 | |
| 3 | Virginia | 680 | $98,930 | |
| 4 | North Carolina | 420 | $110,430 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 310 | $124,070 | |
| 6 | Alabama | 280 | $110,240 | |
| 7 | New York | 260 | $129,780 | |
| 8 | Missouri | 150 | $104,580 | |
| 9 | Tennessee | 110 | $91,980 | |
| 10 | Texas | 110 | $124,060 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $171,470 | 100 |
| 2 | Birmingham | $126,930 | 60 |
| 3 | Richmond | $122,210 | 60 |
| 4 | Virginia Beach | $114,910 | 90 |
| 5 | Boston | $113,390 | 50 |
| 6 | Augusta | $108,210 | 260 |
| 7 | Chicago | $99,990 | 470 |
| 8 | Greenville | $96,730 | 30 |
| 9 | Knoxville | $78,850 | 60 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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