SOC 19-4051 · Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
Nuclear Technicians wages by metro
National median annual wage
$110,240
- 10th percentile
- $73,150
- 25th percentile
- $99,110
- Median
- $110,240
- 75th percentile
- $123,990
- 90th percentile
- $133,600
- Mean
- $108,940
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 6,470.
That median is 116.2% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 100 | $99,820 | $171,470 | $171,480 |
| Birmingham, AL | 60 | $99,780 | $126,930 | $162,280 |
| Richmond, VA | 60 | $86,170 | $122,210 | $157,570 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | 90 | $75,300 | $114,910 | $136,500 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 50 | $83,710 | $113,390 | $113,410 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | 260 | $71,600 | $108,210 | $129,790 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 470 | $65,750 | $99,990 | $125,360 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | 30 | $75,630 | $96,730 | $111,790 |
| Knoxville, TN | 60 | $67,870 | $78,850 | $94,190 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 470 | $65,750 | $99,990 | $125,360 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | 260 | $71,600 | $108,210 | $129,790 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 100 | $99,820 | $171,470 | $171,480 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | 90 | $75,300 | $114,910 | $136,500 |
| Birmingham, AL | 60 | $99,780 | $126,930 | $162,280 |
| Knoxville, TN | 60 | $67,870 | $78,850 | $94,190 |
| Richmond, VA | 60 | $86,170 | $122,210 | $157,570 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 50 | $83,710 | $113,390 | $113,410 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | 30 | $75,630 | $96,730 | $111,790 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 60 | $88,310 | $135,550 | $135,550 |
| New York | 260 | $99,820 | $129,780 | $171,470 |
| Pennsylvania | 310 | $104,320 | $124,070 | $153,120 |
| Texas | 110 | $101,190 | $124,060 | $126,960 |
| Massachusetts | 50 | $83,710 | $113,390 | $113,410 |
| North Carolina | 420 | $108,780 | $110,430 | $128,310 |
| Illinois | 780 | $65,750 | $110,390 | $125,360 |
| Alabama | 280 | $97,500 | $110,240 | $153,280 |
| South Carolina | 750 | $88,210 | $108,490 | $124,190 |
| Washington | 90 | $75,510 | $108,200 | $127,910 |
| Missouri | 150 | $50,920 | $104,580 | $124,580 |
| California | Not available | $58,830 | $99,270 | $115,630 |
| Virginia | 680 | $60,830 | $98,930 | $161,720 |
| Tennessee | 110 | $78,850 | $91,980 | $121,330 |
Other life, physical, and social science occupations
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
- Chemists
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
- Biological Technicians
- School Psychologists
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Nuclear Technicians?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Nuclear Technicians is $110,240. Employment is 6,470.
How does Nuclear Technicians pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Nuclear Technicians is 116.2% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Nuclear Technicians?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ is highest on this page's list at $171,470.