Average Salary for Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
SOC 51-8011 · Production Occupations · 2024 data
The median annual wage for Nuclear Power Reactor Operators in the United States is $122,610 ($58.95/hr), based on 2024 BLS OEWS data. Wages range from $99,300 at the 10th percentile to $152,690 at the 90th percentile nationally. An estimated 5,720 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has grown 22% since 2019.
Median Annual
$122,610
Mean Annual
$122,830
10th Pct
$99,300
75th Pct
$131,520
Employment
5,720
Salary Distribution
$99k
10th
$107k
25th
$123k
Median
$132k
75th
$153k
90th
Highest Paying Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $111,210 |
Salary by State
| State | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| New York | $131,520 |
| Ohio | $124,030 |
| South Carolina | $112,070 |
| Nebraska | $111,300 |
| North Carolina | $107,200 |
National Wage Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $122,610 |
| 2023 | $120,350 |
| 2022 | $115,870 |
| 2021 | $104,260 |
| 2020 | $104,040 |
| 2019 | $100,530 |