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Nuclear Power Reactor Operators Salary by State and Metro Area (2026)

Nuclear Power Reactor Operatorss in the United States earn a median salary of $122,610/year ($58.95/hr). Salaries range from $99,300 to $152,690 depending on experience. Below, compare salaries across all 50 states and top metro areas.

$99K
10th percentile
$107K
25th percentile
$123K
Median
$132K
75th percentile
$153K
90th percentile

Nuclear Power Reactor Operators salary by state

StateMedianHourlyEmployment
New York$132K$63.23/hr280
Ohio$124K$59.63/hr150
South Carolina$112K$53.88/hr320
Nebraska$111K$53.51/hr80
North Carolina$107K$51.54/hr340

Top paying metro areas

Metro areaMedianEmployment
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$111K-
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