Nuclear Power Reactor Operator Salary in the Industry of Utilities

The salary statistics and trend of nuclear power reactor operators in the industry of utilities are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare nuclear power reactor operator salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$69,650
25th Percentile Wage
$82,050
50th Percentile Wage
$95,520
75th Percentile Wage
$112,000
90th Percentile Wage
$127,660

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for nuclear power reactor operators in the industry of utilities. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) nuclear power reactor operators is $127,660. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $95,520. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent nuclear power reactor operators is $69,650.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of nuclear power reactor operators in the industry of Utilities from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$95,520
2.83% 21.77%
2016
$92,820
3.15% -
2015
$89,900
7.66% -
2014
$83,010
5.73% -
2013
$78,250
4.50% -
2012
$74,730
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Table 3. Compare Nuclear Power Reactor Operator Salary in Different Industries within the Utilities Sector

The average salaries of nuclear power reactor operators in three industries within the utilities sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of nuclear power reactor operators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Nuclear Electric Power Generation
$96,020
Utilities
$95,520
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
$95,520

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