The salary statistics and trend of nuclear technicians in the industry of testing laboratories are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare nuclear technician salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $35,710 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $48,340 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $72,190 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $89,260 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $163,920 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for nuclear technicians in the industry of testing laboratories. 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 technicians is $163,920. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $72,190. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent nuclear technicians is $35,710.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of nuclear technicians in the industry of Testing Laboratories from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $72,190 | 9.54% | -8.85% |
| 2016 | $65,300 | 8.58% | - |
| 2015 | $59,700 | -13.38% | - |
| 2014 | $67,690 | -0.31% | - |
| 2013 | $67,900 | -15.73% | - |
| 2012 | $78,580 | - | - |
The average salaries of nuclear technicians in seven industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of nuclear technicians in a specific industry, use the links in the table.