As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Nuclear Reactor Operator in Addison, TX is $107,195, equivalent to $52 per hour, $2,061 weekly, or $8,933 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Nuclear Reactor Operator in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Nuclear Reactor Operator in Addison, TX vary widely, spanning from $93,444 to $120,133. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($99,997) and 75th percentile ($113,967), while top earners (90th percentile) make $120,133 per year. This $13,970 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Construction Management, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Addison Nuclear Reactor Operator often earn 1.1% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Nuclear Reactor Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $93,444 Addison, TX September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $99,997 Addison, TX September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $107,195 Addison, TX September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $113,967 Addison, TX September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $120,133 Addison, TX September 01, 2026
25% $99,997 10% $93,444 90% $120,133 75% $113,967 $107,195 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Nuclear Reactor Operator ?

A reactor operator (or nuclear reactor operator) is an individual at a nuclear power plant who is responsible for directly controlling a nuclear reactor from a control panel and is the only individual at a nuclear power plant who can directly alter significant amounts of reactor reactivity. The reactor operator occupies a position of great responsibility that may require him or her to start up a nuclear reactor, shut down a critical nuclear reactor, monitor reactor parameters, or respond to a casualty of the nuclear reactor. All reactor operators are required to be licensed or qualified by ...

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Career Path for this job

  1. Down a level:

    Nuclear Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Nuclear Reactor Operator

    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

  3. Up a level:

    Nuclear Engineer IV

    7 + years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Nuclear Reactor Operator in Addison, TX. The base salary for Nuclear Reactor Operator ranges from $99,997 to $113,967 with the average base salary of $107,195. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $116,942 to $142,970 with the average total cash compensation of $128,922.

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