As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Nuclear Reactor Operator in Apache Junction, AZ is $107,078, equivalent to $51 per hour, $2,059 weekly, or $8,923 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 Apache Junction, AZ vary widely, spanning from $93,342 to $120,003. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($99,888) and 75th percentile ($113,844), while top earners (90th percentile) make $120,003 per year. This $13,956 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, Apache Junction 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 $93,342 Apache Junction, AZ September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $99,888 Apache Junction, AZ September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $107,078 Apache Junction, AZ September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $113,844 Apache Junction, AZ September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $120,003 Apache Junction, AZ September 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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113844
107078

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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142814
128782
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 Apache Junction, AZ. The base salary for Nuclear Reactor Operator ranges from $99,888 to $113,844 with the average base salary of $107,078. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $116,816 to $142,814 with the average total cash compensation of $128,782.

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About Apache Junction, Arizona    Apache Junction is a city in Maricopa and Pinal counties in the state of Arizona. According to the 2017 U.S. Census estimates, the population of the ....More

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