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Nuclear Technicians is a notable career in the 19 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Nuclear Technicians against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 19-4051 |
| title | Nuclear Technicians |
| onet code | 19-4051.00 |
| description | Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity production activities. May operate, maintain, or provide quality control for nuclear testing and research equipment. May monitor radiation. |
| job zone | 3 |
| major group | 19 |
| tot emp | 5,990 |
| a mean | 100,730 |
| a median | 104,240 |
| a pct10 | 64,370 |
| a pct25 | 83,330 |
| a pct75 | 113,710 |
| a pct90 | 126,890 |
| h mean | 48 |
| h median | 50 |
The day-to-day work of a nuclear technicians typically centers on follow nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures that ensure environmental safety. 7 of these 8 tasks are Core O*NET duties; the remainder are common supplemental work. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Operations Monitoring, Monitoring, and Active Listening. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.51 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Median annual pay is highest in New York at $121,460 and lowest in Tennessee at $94,620 — a 1.3× spread. The top five states (New York, Florida, Alabama, Virginia, New Mexico) average $111,820. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $121,460 | $119,750 | $76,310 | $159,960 | 200 |
| Florida | $118,340 | $113,090 | $83,660 | $129,730 | 60 |
| Alabama | $107,680 | $111,210 | $64,630 | $126,890 | 170 |
| Virginia | $106,270 | $103,960 | $71,340 | $135,200 | 320 |
| New Mexico | $105,350 | $101,200 | $84,820 | $105,350 | — |
| South Carolina | $105,300 | $96,940 | $64,870 | $105,780 | 760 |
| Pennsylvania | $104,650 | $107,700 | $72,850 | $124,270 | 330 |
| Michigan | $104,450 | $112,750 | $74,170 | $150,970 | 160 |
| North Carolina | $104,240 | $103,850 | $96,500 | $121,130 | 430 |
| Illinois | $102,810 | $95,780 | $62,930 | $120,370 | 870 |
| Washington | $100,080 | $104,350 | $80,910 | $125,650 | 90 |
| Texas | $97,160 | $102,420 | $62,600 | $126,850 | 170 |
| Missouri | $96,930 | $93,630 | $62,610 | $128,100 | 180 |
| Tennessee | $94,620 | $97,560 | $78,000 | $126,800 | 70 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for nuclear technicians. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Accelerator Operator or Accelerator Technician frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Nuclear Technicians compares to others in the 19 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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