Nuclear Monitoring Technicians Salary in California
Nuclear Monitoring Technicians in California earn a median of $99,270 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Nuclear Technicians”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $99,270
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($110,240)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 14
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,830; the top 10% earn over $115,630. Nationally the range is $73,150 to $133,600.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Nuclear Technicians$99,270 median in California
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$137,570 median in California
- Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$69,410 median in California
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$61,360 median in California
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$61,220 median in California
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$80,480 median in California (broader BLS group)
Nuclear Monitoring Technicians pay in California
How much do nuclear monitoring technicians make in California?
The median is $99,270 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,830 and the top 10% earn over $115,630. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for nuclear monitoring technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 14 (−10% vs. the national median of $110,240). Living costs are not included.