The salary statistics and trend of nuclear technicians in the industry of management, scientific, and technical consulting services 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 | $39,220 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $51,830 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $70,610 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $89,510 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $131,210 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for nuclear technicians in the industry of management, scientific, and technical consulting services. 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 $131,210. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $70,610. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent nuclear technicians is $39,220.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of nuclear technicians in the industry of Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $70,610 | -15.82% | -39.98% |
| 2016 | $81,780 | -5.51% | - |
| 2015 | $86,290 | 2.05% | - |
| 2014 | $84,520 | 26.90% | - |
| 2013 | $61,780 | -59.99% | - |
| 2012 | $98,840 | - | - |
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.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Testing Laboratories | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |
| Engineering Services | |