What are the main factors that influence a Nuclear Equipment Operator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Nuclear Equipment Operator?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Nuclear Equipment Operator roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change A Nuclear Equipment Operator's salary?

A Nuclear Equipment Operator's salary grows with experience: a Cost Accountant I (0-2 years)earns $64,118, a Cost Accountant II (2-4 years)earns $75,708, a Nuclear Equipment Operator (4-7 years)earns $89,871, a Cost Accountant IV (7+ years)earns $104,039, a Cost Accounting Supervisor (7+ years)earns $101,808,

What are the highest paying states for a Nuclear Equipment Operator?

Nuclear Equipment Operator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Nuclear Equipment Operator roles are District of Columbia $103,305, California $102,913, Massachusetts $101,541. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Nuclear Equipment Operator roles make?

Salaries for Nuclear Equipment Operator level roles vary by specialization: Nuclear Operator: $112,441; Nuclear Reactor Operator: $108,674; Nuclear Power Plant Operator: $91,556; Nuclear Plant Control Operator: $72,705; Nuclear Plant Operator: $72,114.

Nuclear Equipment Operator Salary in Wyoming

How much does a Nuclear Equipment Operator make in Wyoming?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Nuclear Equipment Operator in Wyoming is $89,477 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,620
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $83,809 to $95,833
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,648

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Nuclear Equipment Operator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,833	$7,986	$1,843	$46
Average	$89,477	$7,456	$1,721	$43
25th Percentile	$83,809	$6,984	$1,612	$40

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Key Factors That Influence Nuclear Equipment Operator Salaries

A Nuclear Equipment Operator'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Nuclear Equipment Operator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Nuclear Equipment Operator'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): $64,118
Early Career (1-2 years): $75,708
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $89,871
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $104,039
Expert (over 8 years): $101,808

Levels	Salary
Cost Acco... Level Nuclear Equipment Operator	$64,118
Cost Acco... Level Nuclear Equipment Operator	$75,708
Nuclear E... Level Nuclear Equipment Operator	$89,871
Cost Acco... Level Nuclear Equipment Operator	$104,039
Cost Acco... Level Nuclear Equipment Operator	$101,808

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How Do Nuclear Equipment Operator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Nuclear Equipment Operators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $103,305.
California: $102,913.
Massachusetts: $101,541.

District of Columbia $103,305 California $102,913 Massachusetts $101,541 Washington $101,168 New Jersey $101,131 Alaska $101,000 Connecticut $99,713 New York $99,190

Hawaii $97,520 Rhode Island $96,736 Maryland $96,204 Minnesota $95,477 Colorado $95,197 Illinois $95,103 Oregon $94,749 Delaware $94,488

New Hampshire $94,323 Virginia $93,956 Pennsylvania $92,883 Nevada $92,342 North Dakota $92,164 Michigan $91,884 Wisconsin $91,782 Vermont $91,577

Texas $91,007 Maine $90,970 Arizona $90,914 Ohio $90,849 Georgia $89,990 Indiana $89,561 Wyoming $89,477 Utah $89,347

Iowa $89,291 Kansas $88,843 Louisiana $88,712 North Carolina $88,666 Missouri $88,647 Florida $88,283 Montana $88,087 Nebraska $87,900

Kentucky $87,798 South Carolina $87,425 Tennessee $87,191 Idaho $87,098 New Mexico $86,417 Oklahoma $86,268 Alabama $85,717 South Dakota $84,793

Arkansas $84,290 West Virginia $84,019 Mississippi $83,207

Top Paying Cities for Nuclear Equipment Operators

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:

Medicine Bow: $90,965
Saratoga: $91,230
Savery: $91,231

Medicine Bow, WY $90,965 Saratoga, WY $91,230 Savery, WY $91,231 Sinclair, WY $91,102 Walcott, WY $90,965 Wamsutter, WY $91,004 Worland, WY $91,289 Basin, WY $91,275

Burlington, WY $91,213 Byron, WY $91,292 Cody, WY $91,043 Cowley, WY $91,140 Deaver, WY $91,053 Emblem, WY $91,247 Frannie, WY $91,104 Greybull, WY $91,244

Hyattville, WY $91,071 Kirby, WY $91,351 Lovell, WY $91,131 Manderson, WY $91,111 Meeteetse, WY $91,091 Otto, WY $91,160 Powell, WY $91,143 Ralston, WY $91,406

Shell, WY $90,965 Ten Sleep, WY $91,048 Thermopolis, WY $91,220 Wapiti, WY $91,022 Riverton, WY $91,382 Arapahoe, WY $91,381 Crowheart, WY $91,065 Dubois, WY $91,144

Fort Washakie, WY $91,347 Hudson, WY $91,478 Kinnear, WY $91,166 Lander, WY $91,305 Pavillion, WY $91,181 Saint Stephens, WY $91,379 Casper, WY $89,067 Shirley Basin, WY $90,064

Alcova, WY $90,513 Arminto, WY $90,832 Douglas, WY $90,877 Edgerton, WY $90,732 Evansville, WY $89,067 Glenrock, WY $89,414 Hiland, WY $90,832 Kaycee, WY $90,961

Linch, WY $90,957 Lysite, WY $90,916 Midwest, WY $90,718 Mills, WY $89,067 Natrona, WY $89,449 Powder River, WY $89,993 Shoshoni, WY $91,132 Newcastle, WY $90,705

Aladdin, WY $90,603 Alva, WY $90,674 Beulah, WY $90,703 Devils Tower, WY $90,946 Four Corners, WY $89,932 Gillette, WY $91,160 Hulett, WY $90,797 Moorcroft, WY $91,065

Osage, WY $90,711 Recluse, WY $90,794 Rozet, WY $91,109 Sundance, WY $90,852 Upton, WY $90,899 Weston, WY $90,791 Wright, WY $91,237 Sheridan, WY $91,260

Arvada, WY $90,820 Banner, WY $91,139 Big Horn, WY $91,090 Buffalo, WY $91,141 Clearmont, WY $90,895 Dayton, WY $90,997 Leiter, WY $90,942 Parkman, WY $90,933

Ranchester, WY $91,089 Saddlestring, WY $91,138 Story, WY $91,396 Wolf, WY $90,986 Wyarno, WY $90,917 Rock Springs, WY $91,341 Bondurant, WY $91,077 Boulder, WY $91,083

Cora, WY $91,064 Evanston, WY $91,112 Farson, WY $91,238 Fort Bridger, WY $91,249 Granger, WY $91,332 Green River, WY $91,482 Lonetree, WY $90,937 Lyman, WY $91,385

Mc Kinnon, WY $90,961 Mountain View, WY $91,310 Pinedale, WY $91,320 Point Of Rocks, WY $91,205 Reliance, WY $91,221 Robertson, WY $91,038 Superior, WY $91,130 Jackson, WY $90,835

Kelly, WY $90,826 Moose, WY $90,777 Moran, WY $90,495 Wilson, WY $90,750 Teton Village, WY $90,786 Kemmerer, WY $90,947 Afton, WY $91,165 Auburn, WY $90,900

Bedford, WY $90,708 Big Piney, WY $91,124 Cokeville, WY $90,632 Daniel, WY $90,982 Diamondville, WY $91,480 Etna, WY $90,314 Fairview, WY $90,995 Freedom, WY $90,149

Frontier, WY $91,087 Grover, WY $90,908 La Barge, WY $91,258 Opal, WY $91,173 Smoot, WY $91,127 Thayne, WY $90,552 Alpine, WY $90,299 Alta, WY $89,642

Yoder, WY $90,935 Rawlins, WY $91,230 Jeffrey City, WY $91,030 Baggs, WY $91,435 Bairoil, WY $91,263 Dixon, WY $91,537 Elk Mountain, WY $90,848 Encampment, WY $91,273

Hanna, WY $91,049 Little America, WY $91,313 Cheyenne, WY $89,580 Fe Warren Afb, WY $89,581 Albin, WY $90,725 Bosler, WY $87,518 Buford, WY $89,763 Burns, WY $90,436

Carpenter, WY $90,462 Centennial, WY $89,285 Garrett, WY $90,831 Granite Canon, WY $90,258 Hillsdale, WY $90,140 Horse Creek, WY $89,061 Jelm, WY $91,318 Laramie, WY $87,518

Meriden, WY $90,488 Pine Bluffs, WY $90,895 Rock River, WY $88,661 Tie Siding, WY $89,939 Yellowstone National Park, WY $90,438 Wheatland, WY $90,930 Chugwater, WY $90,655 Fort Laramie, WY $90,944

Glendo, WY $90,990 Guernsey, WY $91,212 Hartville, WY $91,046 Hawk Springs, WY $90,731 Huntley, WY $90,927 Jay Em, WY $90,813 Lagrange, WY $90,768 Lance Creek, WY $90,753

Lingle, WY $91,018 Lost Springs, WY $90,841 Lusk, WY $90,830 Manville, WY $90,870 Shawnee, WY $90,841 Torrington, WY $90,993 Van Tassell, WY $90,745 Veteran, WY $90,964

Nuclear Equipment Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Nuclear Equipment Operator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 135% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Internet sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Nuclear Equipment Operator positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Nuclear Equipment Operator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Nuclear Equipment Operator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking	$134,216	$65.0	50%
Internet	$125,268	$60.0	40%
Pharmaceuticals	$120,794	$58.0	35%
Biotechnology	$116,320	$56.0	30%
Financial Services	$111,847	$54.0	25%

Nuclear Equipment Operator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Nuclear Equipment Operator'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 August 01, 2026

$83,809

Average $89,477/year

$95,833

$6,984

Average $7,456/month

$7,986

$1,612

Average $1,721/week

$1,843

$40

Average $43/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,833	$7,986	$1,843	$46
Average	$89,477	$7,456	$1,721	$43
25th Percentile	$83,809	$6,984	$1,612	$40

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Nuclear Equipment Operator Salary in Wyoming

How much does a Nuclear Equipment Operator make in Wyoming?

Key Factors That Influence Nuclear Equipment Operator Salaries

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Top Paying Cities for Nuclear Equipment Operators

Nuclear Equipment Operator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

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