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Nuclear Technicians

Part of Manufacturing, in the Manufacturing Production Process Development pathway.

Job zone 3: medium preparationO*NET 19-4051.00

What the work is

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.

On 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.
  • Follow policies and procedures for radiation workers to ensure personnel safety.

What it pays

$124,060
Median pay per year, Texas (no San Antonio figure published)
New workers start near $101,190
Experienced workers reach $126,960
  1. $101k10th
  2. $111k25th
  3. $124kMedian
  4. $127k75th
  5. $127k90th
Wage percentiles: 10th $101,190, 25th $110,680, Median $124,060, 75th $126,960, 90th $126,960

Job outlook

U.S. projection, 2024 to 2034.

-8%

U.S. employment change

700

openings a year nationwide, from growth and people leaving

6,000

employed nationwide in 2024

Typical entry education: Associate's degree · Training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

Skills this career uses

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

  1. Operations Monitoring4.1
  2. Monitoring3.5
  3. Active Listening3.8
  4. Reading Comprehension3.6
  5. Critical Thinking3.4
  6. Quality Control Analysis3.6
  7. Active Learning2.9
  8. Speaking3.5

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