Nuclear Technicians Salary
In Massachusetts, nuclear technicians earn $113,390 at the median, or about $54.51 an hour. The range runs from $84K at the entry level to $113K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100.09), that's roughly $113,288 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $2,347/month, about 32.7% of take-home, which is tight.
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So what does $113K get you in Massachusetts?
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What this looks like in Massachusetts
Nuclear technicians pay in Massachusetts tracks closely to the national median, $113K locally vs. $110K nationwide, a 3% difference. Rent runs $2,347/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 34.1% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 100.09) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Pay and costs are both near average, leaving limited margin for savings at the median wage.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Massachusetts
Entry-level nuclear technicians (10th percentile) start around $84K. Mid-career wages sit at $113K. Top earners bring in $113K or more, a $30K spread from bottom to top.
Nuclear Technicians salary by metro in Massachusetts
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $113K | +0% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a nuclear technician afford a 2BR apartment alone in Massachusetts?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $113K, rent takes 34.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,347/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $2,100/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for nuclear technicians in Massachusetts?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new nuclear technicians typically earn — is $84K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $5,023/month. At HUD’s $2,347/month FMR, rent would take 47% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is nuclear technician a high-paying job in Massachusetts?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $113K locally vs. $110K nationally, a 3% difference.
How does Massachusetts compare to the national average for nuclear technicians?
Massachusetts pays $113K median vs. the U.S. average of $110K — that’s +3%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100.09), the purchasing-power equivalent is $113K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do nuclear technicians make in Massachusetts?
The median is $113,390 a year, that works out to about $55 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $83,710, and experienced nuclear technicians can clear $113,410. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $113K enough to live in Massachusetts?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,874/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,347/month, which eats 34.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a nuclear technicians salary go in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has a Regional Price Parity of 100.09 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median nuclear technicians salary is worth about $113,288 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.