National Wages 51-8011.00 - Nuclear Power Reactor Operators

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $122,890.
  • 10% of workers earn $98,640 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $149,310 or more.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationAnnual Low (10%)Annual QL (25%)Annual Median (50%)Annual QU (75%)Annual High (90%)
United States$98,640$109,440$122,890$130,490$149,310

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $59.08 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $47.42 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $71.78 or more per hour.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationHourly Low (10%)Hourly QL (25%)Hourly Median (50%)Hourly QU (75%)Hourly High (90%)
United States$47.42$52.61$59.08$62.73$71.78