Nuclear Technician Salary
Nuclear Technicians earn a median $110,240 a year nationally. Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
U.S. median
$110,240
$53.00 per hour
Range
$73,150 – $133,600
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
6,470
across the U.S.
Nuclear Technician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$86,384
per year · effective tax rate 21.6%
$7,199Monthly
$3,599Twice a month
$3,322Every 2 weeks
$41.53Hourly
- Federal income tax$15,423
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,835
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,598
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$86,384
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $73,150 | $35.17 | $60,291 |
| 25th percentile | $99,110 | $47.65 | $78,554 |
| Median (50th) | $110,240 | $53.00 | $86,384 |
| 75th percentile | $123,990 | $59.61 | $96,013 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $133,600 | $64.23 | $102,582 |
Best cities for nuclear technicians (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago, IL | $99,990 | $74,368 | $71,787 | 470 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Chicago, IL — $99,990
Nuclear Technician salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $135,550 | $103,914 | $88,310 – $135,550 | 60 |
| New York | $129,780 | $93,354 | $99,820 – $171,470 | 260 |
| Pennsylvania | $124,070 | $92,259 | $104,320 – $153,120 | 310 |
| Texas | $124,060 | $96,061 | $101,190 – $126,960 | 110 |
| Massachusetts | $113,390 | $83,150 | $83,710 – $113,410 | 50 |
| North Carolina | $110,430 | $82,620 | $108,780 – $128,310 | 420 |
| Illinois | $110,390 | $81,170 | $65,750 – $125,360 | 780 |
| Alabama | $110,240 | $81,137 | $97,500 – $153,280 | 280 |
| South Carolina | $108,490 | $79,800 | $88,210 – $124,190 | 750 |
| Washington | $108,200 | $84,949 | $75,510 – $127,910 | 90 |
| Missouri | $104,580 | $78,424 | $50,920 – $124,580 | 150 |
| California | $99,270 | $72,373 | $58,830 – $115,630 | — |
| Virginia | $98,930 | $73,553 | $60,830 – $161,720 | 680 |
| Tennessee | $91,980 | $73,538 | $78,850 – $121,330 | 110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nuclear technician make?
The national median salary for nuclear technicians is $110,240 a year ($53.00 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $73,150 and the top 10% earn over $133,600. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays nuclear technicians the most?
Florida has the highest median pay at $135,550. After taxes and local prices, Chicago, IL offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many nuclear technicians are there in the U.S.?
About 6,470 people work as nuclear technicians nationwide.