Nuclear Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for nuclear technicians is $110,240 a year. By state, it ranges from $91,980 in Tennessee to $135,550 in Florida.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $73,150
- 25th percentile
- $99,110
- Median
- $110,240
- 75th percentile
- $123,990
- Top 10%
- $133,600
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 6,470 jobs.
Median pay in 14 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | $135,550 | +23% | $88,310 | $135,550 | 60 |
| 2 | New York | $129,780 | +18% | $99,820 | $171,470 | 260 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $124,070 | +13% | $104,320 | $153,120 | 310 |
| 4 | Texas | $124,060 | +13% | $101,190 | $126,960 | 110 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $113,390 | +3% | $83,710 | $113,410 | 50 |
| 6 | North Carolina | $110,430 | 0% | $108,780 | $128,310 | 420 |
| 7 | Illinois | $110,390 | 0% | $65,750 | $125,360 | 780 |
| 8 | Alabama | $110,240 | 0% | $97,500 | $153,280 | 280 |
| 9 | South Carolina | $108,490 | −2% | $88,210 | $124,190 | 750 |
| 10 | Washington | $108,200 | −2% | $75,510 | $127,910 | 90 |
| 11 | Missouri | $104,580 | −5% | $50,920 | $124,580 | 150 |
| 12 | California | $99,270 | −10% | $58,830 | $115,630 | Not published |
| 13 | Virginia | $98,930 | −10% | $60,830 | $161,720 | 680 |
| 14 | Tennessee | $91,980 | −17% | $78,850 | $121,330 | 110 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Nuclear Technicians salary questions
Which state pays nuclear technicians the most?
Florida, with a median of $135,550 a year (+23% vs. the national median of $110,240). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays nuclear technicians the least?
Tennessee, with a median of $91,980 a year (−17% vs. national).
Where do most nuclear technicians work?
Illinois has the most jobs, about 780, with a median of $110,390.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.