The salary statistics and trend of nuclear technicians in the industry of scientific research and development 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 | $48,470 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $65,030 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $73,400 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $83,290 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $102,910 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for nuclear technicians in the industry of scientific research and development 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 $102,910. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $73,400. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent nuclear technicians is $48,470.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of nuclear technicians in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $73,400 | 5.08% | 3.46% |
| 2016 | $69,670 | 0.73% | - |
| 2015 | $69,160 | -0.74% | - |
| 2014 | $69,670 | -6.55% | - |
| 2013 | $74,230 | 4.54% | - |
| 2012 | $70,860 | - | - |
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 | |