Details Report for:
19-4051.00 - Nuclear Technicians
Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory or production activities. May operate, maintain, or provide quality control for nuclear testing and research equipment. May monitor radiation.
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Credentials | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
Credentials
Wages & Employment Trends
| Median wages (2016) | $38.05 hourly, $79,140 annual |
| State wages | 
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| Employment (2014) | 7,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2014-2024) | 
Decline (-2% or lower)
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| Projected job openings (2014-2024) | 2,800 |
| State trends | 
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| Top industries (2014) | Utilities (62% employed in this sector)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016 wage data
and 2014-2024 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2014-2024). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Sources of Additional Information
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- Nuclear technicians
. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition.
