As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Nuclear Reactor Operator in New Hampshire is $109,862, equivalent to $53 per hour, $2,113 weekly, or $9,155 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Nuclear Reactor Operator in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Nuclear Reactor Operator in New Hampshire vary widely, spanning from $95,761 to $123,108. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($102,481) and 75th percentile ($116,796), while top earners (90th percentile) make $123,108 per year. This $14,315 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, New Hampshire Nuclear Reactor Operator often earn 1.1% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 15 companies. However, New Hampshire currently ranks 17 nationwide for Nuclear Reactor Operator job salary. 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 $95,761 NH April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $102,481 NH April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $109,862 NH April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $116,796 NH April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $123,108 NH April 01, 2026
25% $102,481 10% $95,761 90% $123,108 75% $116,796 $109,862 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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Location Bedford, NH Avg. Salary $129,074 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Derry, NH Avg. Salary $132,111 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Merrimack, NH Avg. Salary $135,452 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Salem, NH Avg. Salary $133,523 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Acworth, NH Avg. Salary $125,065 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alstead, NH Avg. Salary $125,116 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alton, NH Avg. Salary $126,893 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alton Bay, NH Avg. Salary $126,691 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Amherst, NH Avg. Salary $135,452 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Andover, NH Avg. Salary $123,641 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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  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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