Top 9 cities for nuclear technicians by average salary
| New York, NY | $148,710 |
|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $128,840 |
| Richmond, VA | $122,440 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $115,570 |
| Augusta, GA | $106,290 |
| Boston, MA | $102,670 |
| Chicago, IL | $100,150 |
| Greenville, SC | $94,740 |
| Knoxville, TN | $85,800 |
Map: Nuclear Technicians salary by metro area
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Nuclear Technicians salary by state
New York pays nuclear technicians the most statewide, $136,950 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $136,950 | $129,780 | 260 | 1 | $148,710 | $148,710 |
| Florida | $121,650 | $135,550 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $121,060 | $124,070 | 310 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $116,620 | $124,060 | 110 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | $114,020 | $110,240 | 280 | 1 | $128,840 | $128,840 |
| North Carolina | $113,240 | $110,430 | 420 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington | $108,370 | $108,200 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Carolina | $108,360 | $108,490 | 750 | 1 | $94,740 | $94,740 |
| Georgia | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $106,290 | $106,290 |
| Illinois | $105,680 | $110,390 | 780 | 1 | $100,150 | $100,150 |
| Virginia | $105,290 | $98,930 | 680 | 2 | $122,440 | $115,570 |
| Massachusetts | $103,050 | $113,390 | 50 | 1 | $102,670 | $102,670 |
| Missouri | $100,580 | $104,580 | 150 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $94,690 | $99,270 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | $94,200 | $91,980 | 110 | 1 | $85,800 | $85,800 |
Nuclear Technicians salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $148,710 | $171,470 | $71.49 | 100 |
| Birmingham, AL | $128,840 | $126,930 | $61.94 | 60 |
| Richmond, VA | $122,440 | $122,210 | $58.86 | 60 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $115,570 | $114,910 | $55.56 | 90 |
| Augusta, GA | $106,290 | $108,210 | $51.10 | 260 |
| Boston, MA | $102,670 | $113,390 | $49.36 | 50 |
| Chicago, IL | $100,150 | $99,990 | $48.15 | 470 |
| Greenville, SC | $94,740 | $96,730 | $45.55 | 30 |
| Knoxville, TN | $85,800 | $78,850 | $41.25 | 60 |
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Nuclear Technicians salary: questions
Where do nuclear technicians make the most money?
In New York, NY, with an average of $148,710 a year, among the 9 metro areas we cover.
What is the average nuclear technicians salary in the U.S.?
$108,940 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $110,240, so half of nuclear technicians earn more than that and half less.
What salary should nuclear technicians ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of nuclear technicians nationwide earn between $99,110 (25th percentile) and $123,990 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays nuclear technicians the most?
New York, with a statewide average of $136,950 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is nuclear technicians pay the lowest?
Knoxville, TN, at $85,800 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-4051.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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