Nuclear Power Reactor Operator Salary in Chattanooga, Tennessee

The annual salary statistics of nuclear power reactor operators in Chattanooga, Tennessee is shown in Table 1. The wage information of nuclear power reactor operators in Chattanooga is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].

Table 1. Annual Salary of Nuclear Power Reactor Operators in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$87,170
25th Percentile Wage
$100,190
50th Percentile Wage
$103,190
75th Percentile Wage
$126,730
90th Percentile Wage
$146,680

Table 1 shows the average annual salary for nuclear power reactor operators in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $146,680. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $103,190. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $87,170.

Table 2. Compare Nuclear Power Reactor Operator Salary in Chattanooga with Other Tennessee Cities

From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $103,190, Chattanooga is the highest paying city for nuclear power reactor operators in state of Tennessee, followed by Knoxville (median annual salary $97,860). In comparison, the median annual salary of nuclear power reactor operators in Chattanooga is 5.2 percent (5.2%) higher than that in Knoxville.

Cities/Areas Median Annual Salary
Chattanooga
$103,190
Knoxville
$97,860

See also: Top paying jobs in Chattanooga, Tennessee.