career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Nuclear Engineers and Nuclear Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Nuclear Engineers | Nuclear Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2161 | 19-4051 |
| title | Nuclear Engineers | Nuclear Technicians |
| onet code | 17-2161.00 | 19-4051.00 |
| description | Conduct research on nuclear engineering projects or apply principles and theory of nuclear science to problems concerned with release, control, and use of nuclear energy and nuclear waste disposal. | 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 | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 17 | 19 |
| tot emp | 14,740 | 5,990 |
| a mean | 134,980 | 100,730 |
| a median | 127,520 | 104,240 |
| a pct10 | 88,290 | 64,370 |
| a pct25 | 103,010 | 83,330 |
| a pct75 | 157,600 | 113,710 |
| a pct90 | 187,430 | 126,890 |
| h mean | 64 | 48 |
| h median | 61 | 50 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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