Nuclear Technicians
Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity production activities.
About the profession
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.
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Occupation on screen: Nuclear Engineers (O*NET 17-2161.00). The Department of Labor publishes one film per occupation family, and this is the film it lists for Nuclear Technicians (19-4051.00), which is how Nuclear Technicians is classified. Closed captions in English and Spanish. CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration)
Personality Fit
Based on the Nuclear Technicians role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Realistic
Hands-on, practical, technical work
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
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Career Ladder
Junior Nuclear Technician → Practitioner Nuclear Technician → Senior Practitioner Nuclear Technician → Lead Nuclear Technician
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
$129K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $62,700 - $79,200/year With equity/bonuses: $68,970 - $95,040 Top markets (SF/NYC): $72,105 - $95,040 Execute core tasks using Operations…
Skills used in this career
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Follow nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures that ensure environmental safety. 10am, Conduct surveillance testing to determine safety of nuclear equipment.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $43,890 - $71,280 Year 2-3: Junior level $79,200 - $90,915 Year 4-6: Mid level $90,915 - $98,571 Year 7-10: Senior level $98,571 - $117,810 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Nuclear Technician genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Operations Monitoring and Monitoring You communicate clearly with…
💰 Salary Range
BLS OEWS, May 2023Half of U.S. workers in this occupation earn more than this, half earn less.
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