Nuclear Power Reactor Operators Salary in Alabama
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators in Alabama earn a median of $119,000 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $119,000
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($122,890)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 5
- Jobs in the state
- 360
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $105,050; the top 10% earn over $160,760. Nationally the range is $98,640 to $149,310.
States ranked near Alabama
Similar jobs in Alabama
- Nuclear Monitoring Technicians$110,240 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$114,570 median in Alabama
- Nuclear Technicians$110,240 median in Alabama
- Chemical Plant and System Operators$91,610 median in Alabama
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$55,010 median in Alabama
- Gas Plant Operators$77,120 median in Alabama
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators pay in Alabama
How much do nuclear power reactor operators make in Alabama?
The median is $119,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $105,050 and the top 10% earn over $160,760. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for nuclear power reactor operators?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 5 (−3% vs. the national median of $122,890). Living costs are not included.