Science
Nuclear Technicians
Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity production activities. May operate, maintain, or provide quality control for nuclear testing and research equipment. May monitor radiation.
Median salary
$104,240
Typical range
$64k – $127k
Job outlook
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Education
Typical entry: Associate degree
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Junior Nuclear Technicians
Entry / Junior
$64,370
~2 yrs to advance
Nuclear Technicians
Established
$104,240
~3 yrs to advance
Senior Nuclear Technicians
Senior
$115,565
Key skills
A typical day
- •Follow nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures that ensure environmental safety.
- •Conduct surveillance testing to determine safety of nuclear equipment.
- •Monitor nuclear reactor equipment performance to identify operational inefficiencies, hazards, or needs for maintenance or repair.
- •Test plant equipment to ensure it is operating properly.
- •Apply safety tags to equipment needing maintenance.
Fields of study
Any field
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- California Institute of Technology3% admit · $112,000 grad pay
- Harvard University4% admit · $119,000 grad pay
- Stanford University4% admit · $122,000 grad pay
- University of California, Berkeley11% admit · $97,000 grad pay
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