As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Nuclear Reactor Operator in Alba, MO is $100,080, equivalent to $48 per hour, $1,925 weekly, or $8,340 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 Alba, MO vary widely, spanning from $87,241 to $112,160. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($93,360) and 75th percentile ($106,403), while top earners (90th percentile) make $112,160 per year. This $13,043 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, Alba Nuclear Reactor Operator often earn 3.1% 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 $87,241 Alba, MO September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $93,360 Alba, MO September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $100,080 Alba, MO September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $106,403 Alba, MO September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $112,160 Alba, MO September 01, 2026
25% $93,360 10% $87,241 90% $112,160 75% $106,403 $100,080 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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Average Base Salary

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93360
106403
100080

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
109180
133480
120365
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 Alba, MO. The base salary for Nuclear Reactor Operator ranges from $93,360 to $106,403 with the average base salary of $100,080. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $109,180 to $133,480 with the average total cash compensation of $120,365.

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About Alba, Missouri    Alba is a city in Jasper County, Missouri, United States. The population was 555 at the 2010 census. Alba is located at 37°14′10″N 94°25′2″W / 37.23....More

Alba, Missouri  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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