As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Nuclear Reactor Operator in Alcoa, TN is $99,701, equivalent to $48 per hour, $1,917 weekly, or $8,308 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 Alcoa, TN vary widely, spanning from $86,914 to $111,730. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($93,008) and 75th percentile ($105,997), while top earners (90th percentile) make $111,730 per year. This $12,989 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, Alcoa Nuclear Reactor Operator often earn 1.8% 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 $86,914 Alcoa, TN July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $93,008 Alcoa, TN July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $99,701 Alcoa, TN July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $105,997 Alcoa, TN July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $111,730 Alcoa, TN July 01, 2026
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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 Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
108209
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119294
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 Alcoa, TN. The base salary for Nuclear Reactor Operator ranges from $93,008 to $105,997 with the average base salary of $99,701. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $108,209 to $132,294 with the average total cash compensation of $119,294.

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About Alcoa, Tennessee    Alcoa is a city in Blount County, Tennessee, United States, south of Knoxville. Its population was 10,228 at the 2017 census. It is part of the Knoxvi....More

Alcoa, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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