$113,000Average
$125,50075th percentile
$135,000
Nuclear Power Reactor Operator is a professional role in the Production job family, focused on Nuclear Power Reactor Operator work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
Nuclear Power Reactor Operator pays 128% above the average across 105 roles in the Production job family (family average $55,000).
How much does a Nuclear Power Reactor Operator make?
The average base salary for a Nuclear Power Reactor Operator in the United States is $125,500 per year, or about $60.34 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $113,000 and $135,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Production roles?
The Production job family averages $55,000 across 105 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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