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Nuclear Technicians in California

Is California a good place for you to work as a Nuclear Technician?

$100,250 Median Salary
  • Nuclear Technicians in California earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

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.

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The typical state has 310 Nuclear Technicians working in it, which means California has fewer Nuclear Technicians than average.

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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
Tennessee 210 $76,960
California 210 $100,250
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

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