As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Nuclear Reactor Operator in Arimo, ID is $95,564, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,838 weekly, or $7,964 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 Arimo, ID vary widely, spanning from $83,305 to $107,099. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($89,147) and 75th percentile ($101,602), while top earners (90th percentile) make $107,099 per year. This $12,455 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, Arimo Nuclear Reactor Operator often earn 5.8% 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 $83,305 Arimo, ID September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $89,147 Arimo, ID September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $95,564 Arimo, ID September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $101,602 Arimo, ID September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $107,099 Arimo, ID September 01, 2026
25% $89,147 10% $83,305 90% $107,099 75% $101,602 $95,564 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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89147
101602
95564

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
104254
127458
114934
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 Arimo, ID. The base salary for Nuclear Reactor Operator ranges from $89,147 to $101,602 with the average base salary of $95,564. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $104,254 to $127,458 with the average total cash compensation of $114,934.

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About Arimo, Idaho    Arimo is a city in Bannock County, Idaho, United States. It is part of the 'Pocatello, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area'. The population was 355 at....More

Arimo, Idaho  area prices were up 2.5% from a year ago

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