Nuclear Technicians Salary
In Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC, nuclear technicians earn $96,730 at the median, or about $46.5 an hour. The range runs from $76K at the entry level to $112K for experienced workers.
So what does $97K get you in Greenville-Anderson-Greer?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Greenville-Anderson-Greer’s Regional Price Parity (93.3). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Greenville-Anderson-Greer
Pay for nuclear technicians in Greenville-Anderson-Greer runs about 12% below the U.S. median of $110K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,339/month, 22.4% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 93.3 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 7% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Lower pay, lower costs, Greenville-Anderson-Greer can be a reasonable trade-off for nuclear technicianss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for nuclear technicians in metros near Greenville-Anderson-Greer, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta-Richmond County | $108K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC
Entry-level nuclear technicians (10th percentile) start around $76K. Mid-career wages sit at $97K. Top earners bring in $112K or more, a $36K spread from bottom to top.
Nuclear Technicians pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Nuclear Technicians salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $136K | +23% | 60 |
| New York | $130K | +18% | 260 |
| Pennsylvania | $124K | +13% | 310 |
| Texas | $124K | +13% | 110 |
| Massachusetts | $113K | +3% | 50 |
| North Carolina | $110K | +0% | 420 |
| Illinois | $110K | +0% | 780 |
| Alabama | $110K | +0% | 280 |
| South Carolina | $108K | -2% | 750 |
| Washington | $108K | -2% | 90 |
| Missouri | $105K | -5% | 150 |
| California | $99K | -10% | N/A |
| Virginia | $99K | -10% | 680 |
| Tennessee | $92K | -17% | 110 |
Showing 1–10 of 14 states
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Frequently asked questions
Can a nuclear technician afford a 2BR apartment alone in Greenville-Anderson-Greer?
Yes — at the median salary of $97K, rent takes 22.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,339/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for nuclear technicians in Greenville-Anderson-Greer?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new nuclear technicians typically earn — is $76K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,538/month. At HUD’s $1,339/month FMR, rent would take 30% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is nuclear technician a high-paying job in Greenville-Anderson-Greer?
Local pay runs 12% below the national median — $97K here vs. $110K nationally. Cost of living is 7% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Greenville-Anderson-Greer compare to the national average for nuclear technicians?
Greenville-Anderson-Greer pays $97K median vs. the U.S. average of $110K — that’s -12%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 93.3), the purchasing-power equivalent is $104K — below the national median.
How much do nuclear technicians make in Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC?
The median is $96,730 a year, that works out to about $47 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $75,630, and experienced nuclear technicians can clear $111,790. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $97K enough to live in Greenville-Anderson-Greer?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,989/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,339/month, which eats 22.4% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a nuclear technicians salary go in Greenville-Anderson-Greer?
Greenville-Anderson-Greer has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median nuclear technicians salary is worth about $103,676 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do nuclear technicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.