As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Nuclear Reactor Operator in Alaska is $117,638, equivalent to $57 per hour, $2,262 weekly, or $9,803 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Nuclear Reactor Operator in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Nuclear Reactor Operator in Alaska vary widely, spanning from $102,540 to $131,823. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($109,735) and 75th percentile ($125,063), while top earners (90th percentile) make $131,823 per year. This $15,328 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, Alaska Nuclear Reactor Operator often earn 8.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 15 companies. However, Alaska currently ranks 6 nationwide for Nuclear Reactor Operator job salary. 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 $102,540 AK April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $109,735 AK April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $117,638 AK April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $125,063 AK April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $131,823 AK April 01, 2026
25% $109,735 10% $102,540 90% $131,823 75% $125,063 $117,638 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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Location Palmer, AK Avg. Salary $136,410 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Sitka, AK Avg. Salary $137,053 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adak, AK Avg. Salary $136,410 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Akiachak, AK Avg. Salary $136,410 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Akiak, AK Avg. Salary $136,410 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Akutan, AK Avg. Salary $136,410 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alakanuk, AK Avg. Salary $136,410 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Aleknagik, AK Avg. Salary $136,410 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Allakaket, AK Avg. Salary $137,973 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ambler, AK Avg. Salary $137,973 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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  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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