Nuclear Technicians in California
Is California a good place for you to work as a Nuclear Technician?
- Nuclear Technicians in California earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Nuclear Technician Career?
- Engineering Technologies
- Nuclear Engineering Technology
- Nuclear Engineering Technology
- Science Technologies / Technicians
- Nuclear & Radiological Technicians
- Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician
- Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician
- Other Nuclear & Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians
- Health Professions
- Allied Health Professions
- Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician
How Many Nuclear Technicians Work in California?
In 2018, there were 210 Nuclear Technicians working in the state.
There were 160 Nuclear Technicians employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 50 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 310 Nuclear Technicians working in it, which means California has fewer Nuclear Technicians than average.
What do Nuclear Technicians Make in California?
In 2018 wages for Nuclear Technicians ranged from $53,110 to $130,330 with $100,250 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $25.53 to $62.66. The median hourly rate was $48.2.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $43.76 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $4.44.
The median salary in California is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top California Metros for Nuclear Technicians
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Nuclear Technicians.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA | 70 | $74,970 |
Top States for Nuclear Technicians Employment
The table below shows the states where most Nuclear Technicians work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Illinois | 960 | $84,690 |
South Carolina | 770 | $67,910 |
Pennsylvania | 480 | $94,450 |
Ohio | 470 | $71,660 |
North Carolina | 400 | $89,770 |
New York | 330 | $96,200 |
Idaho | 310 | $73,620 |
Louisiana | 300 | $51,760 |
Texas | 250 | $82,290 |
California | 210 | $100,250 |
Tennessee | 210 | $76,960 |
Michigan | 160 | $0 |
Mississippi | 50 | $87,920 |
Below are the states where Nuclear Technicians get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|
California | $100,250 |
New York | $96,200 |
Pennsylvania | $94,450 |
Florida | $89,920 |
North Carolina | $89,770 |
Mississippi | $87,920 |
Illinois | $84,690 |
Texas | $82,290 |
Tennessee | $76,960 |
Connecticut | $75,710 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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