Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (occupation group), with detailed role definition from O*NET, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Calculate safe radiation exposure times for personnel using plant contamination readings and prescribed safe levels of radiation.
Monitor personnel to determine the amounts and intensities of radiation exposure.
Inform supervisors when individual exposures or area radiation levels approach maximum permissible limits.
Provide initial response to abnormal events or to alarms from radiation monitoring equipment.
Top skills:MonitoringCritical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionOperations MonitoringSpeaking
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Nuclear Monitoring Technician pay by experience level
Entry level$75,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$102,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$114,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$128,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$138,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
-7.7%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
700
projected openings per year
Declining
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Nuclear Monitoring Technician salary by industry
Utilities
3,600 workers
$122,000
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
3,600 workers
$122,000
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
1,770 workers
$103,000
Scientific Research and Development Services
700 workers
$94,000
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
520 workers
$116,000
Waste Management and Remediation Services
210 workers
$105,000
Administrative and Support Services
190 workers
$99,500
Facilities Support Services
120 workers
$85,000
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
100 workers
$108,000
Management of Companies and Enterprises
90 workers
$118,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Nuclear Monitoring Technician pays 12% above the average across 66 roles in the Life, Physical, and Social Science job family (family average $100,500).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Nuclear Monitoring Technician make?
The average base salary for a Nuclear Monitoring Technician in the United States is $112,500 per year, or about $54.09 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $102,500 and $128,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Life, Physical, and Social Science roles?
The Life, Physical, and Social Science job family averages $100,500 across 66 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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