Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary in Lexington, Kentucky

Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary in Lexington, KY

How much does a Nuclear Reactor Operator make in Lexington, KY? The average Nuclear Reactor Operator salary in Lexington, KY is $108,455 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $97,820 and $120,138. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $88,137 Lexington,KY April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $97,820 Lexington,KY April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $108,455 Lexington,KY April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $120,138 Lexington,KY April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $130,775 Lexington,KY April 24, 2024
25% $97,820 10% $88,137 90% $130,775 75% $120,138 $108,455 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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  • Medline Industries Inc - Perryville, MD
    Primary Location* US-MD-Perryville. JOB SUMMARY. Medline Industries, LP is the leading nationwide supplier of medical, surgical and pharmaceutical products...
    - 16 Days Ago
  • Proman Staffing - Pleasant Prairie, WI
    We have temp to hire opportunities at a Pleasant Prairie, WI. In this role you will provide services to the world’s largest telecommunications and cable pr...
    - 16 Days Ago
  • Misfits Market Inc. - San Antonio, TX
    Misfits Market is a mission-driven, high-growth startup dedicated to reducing food waste and making shopping for sustainable, high-quality groceries easier...
    - 6 Months Ago
  • Jamco Group - Laredo, TX
    SUMMARY. The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. The Operator is accountable...
    - 3 Months Ago
  • Constellation Energy - Morris, IL
    COMPANY OVERVIEW. As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is a company purposely-built to meet the challenges of the c...
    - 1 Day Ago

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    Nuclear Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    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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Average Total Cash Compensation

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113002
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 Lexington, KY. The base salary for Nuclear Reactor Operator ranges from $97,820 to $120,138 with the average base salary of $108,455. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $101,103 to $127,066 with the average total cash compensation of $113,002.

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Lexington, Kentucky  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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