Nuclear Technicians in Connecticut
Get the information you need to know about working as a Nuclear Technician.
You’re in luck! Jobs for Nuclear Technicians in Connecticut are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Nuclear Technicians in Connecticut is growing faster than average.
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Nuclear Technicians in Connecticut 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
What do Nuclear Technicians Make in Connecticut?
In 2018 wages for Nuclear Technicians ranged from $52,900 to $112,120 with $75,710 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $25.43 to $53.91. The median hourly rate was $36.4.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $35.69 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.71.
The median salary in Connecticut is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top States for Nuclear Technicians Employment
The table below shows the states where most Nuclear Technicians work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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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 |
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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
More about our data sources and methodologies.