Nuclear Electronics Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Nuclear Electronics Technician make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Nuclear Electronics Technician in the United States is $50,076 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $24.

However, a Nuclear Electronics Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,008
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,759 to $55,798
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $39,919
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Nuclear Electronics Technician Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $55,798 $4,650 $1,073 $27
Average $50,076 $4,173 $963 $24
25th Percentile $44,759 $3,730 $861 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Nuclear Electronics Technician Salaries

A Nuclear Electronics Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Nuclear Electronics Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Nuclear Electronics Technician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $49,337
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $49,559
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $50,297
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $51,654
  • Expert (over 8 years): $53,067
Levels Salary
Entry Level Nuclear Electronics Technician$49,337
Intermediate Level Nuclear Electronics Technician$49,559
Senior Level Nuclear Electronics Technician$50,297
Specialist Level Nuclear Electronics Technician$51,654
Expert Level Nuclear Electronics Technician$53,067
$49,337 0 yr
$49,559 < 2 yrs
$50,297 2-4 yrs
$51,654 5-8 yrs
$53,067 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Nuclear Electronics Technicians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $63,160
  • San Francisco: $62,469
  • Oakland: $61,152

What Skills Can Increase a Nuclear Electronics Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 13.96% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 3.85% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Merchandising (Mentioned in 1.31% Job Postings): In the broadest sense, merchandising is any practice which contributes to the sale of products to a retail consumer. At a retail in-store level, merchandising refers to the variety of products available for sale and the display of those products in such a way that it stimulates interest and entices customers to make a purchase. In the profession of merchandising you are either employed by the store in which you work, or by an independent distributor. As a professional merchandiser, in a retail setting, you will not only know your products(I.e. coffee, juice, soda, etc.) but you will gauge other “vendors” like products as you tend to your job. Working with the store and other merchandisers, shelf space is often given or taken as need be in some locations(for some young merchandisers this is known as “war”) In retail commerce, visual display merchandising means merchandise sales using product design, selection, packaging, pricing, and display that stimulates consumers to spend more. This includes disciplines and discounting, physical presentation of products and displays, and the decisions about which products should be presented to which customers at what time.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 13.96%
Microsoft Office 3.85%
Merchandising 1.31%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Nuclear Electronics Technician's salary.
  • Building Performance: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Dedication: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Motivating: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Building Performance
$56,085
12%
Dedication
$55,584
11%
Motivating
$55,083
10%
Coaching
$55,083
10%
Initiative
$54,582
9%
Coordination
$54,582
9%
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How Education impacts a Nuclear Electronics Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Nuclear Electronics Technicians enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Nuclear Electronics Technician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $48,942 and $52,266).

Nuclear Electronics Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Nuclear Electronics Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.1%
High School 29.2%
Associates 17.7%
Bachelors 41.1%
Masters 7.8%
Doctorate 1.0%
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Nuclear Electronics Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Nuclear Electronics Technician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Nuclear Electronics Technician

Salaries for a Nuclear Electronics Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $79,105 in 2023 to around $78,905 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Nuclear Electronics Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Nuclear Electronics Technician Over Time

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2024
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