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Nuclear Power Reactor Operators salary in United States

The median nuclear power reactor operators salary is $122,890 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
$98,640
Median (p50)
$122,890
Top (p90)
$149,310
Sample size
5,150

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$98,640
p25$109,440
Median$122,890
p75$130,490
Top (p90)$149,310
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Nuclear Power Reactor Operators salary by region

New York$129,580
Illinois$123,980
Alabama$119,000
South Carolina$118,620
Nebraska$108,650

Pay trend

Up 0.1% from 2023 to 2025.

$121,2402023
$122,8302024
$121,3802025

Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Nuclear Power Reactor Operators salary FAQs

What is the average Nuclear Power Reactor Operators salary in United States?

The median Nuclear Power Reactor Operators salary in United States is $122,890 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of nuclear power reactor operatorss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Nuclear Power Reactor Operators earn per year in the US?

Pay typically ranges from about $98,640 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $149,310 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $122,890.

Do Nuclear Power Reactor Operators salaries vary by region in the US?

Yes. Pay varies across United States - New York is among the highest at $129,580, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Nuclear Power Reactor Operators salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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