How much does a Nuclear Reactor Operator make in Nerinx, KY? The average Nuclear Reactor Operator salary in Nerinx, KY is $108,105 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $97,505 and $119,751. 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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Nuclear Reactor Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $87,853 Nerinx,KY April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $97,505 Nerinx,KY April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $108,105 Nerinx,KY April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $119,751 Nerinx,KY April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $130,353 Nerinx,KY April 24, 2024
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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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Job Openings for Nuclear Reactor Operator in Nerinx, KY
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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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97505
119751
108105

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
100777
126656
112637
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About Nerinx, Kentucky    Nerinx is an unincorporated community within Marion County, Kentucky, United States. Nerinx was founded in the early 19th century by Father Stephen Th....More

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

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