As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Nuclear Reactor Operator in Ohio is $105,815, equivalent to $51 per hour, $2,035 weekly, or $8,818 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 Ohio vary widely, spanning from $92,234 to $118,573. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($98,706) and 75th percentile ($112,493), while top earners (90th percentile) make $118,573 per year. This $13,787 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, Ohio Nuclear Reactor Operator often earn 2.6% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 15 companies. However, Ohio currently ranks 28 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 $92,234 OH April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $98,706 OH April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $105,815 OH April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $112,493 OH April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $118,573 OH April 01, 2026
25% $98,706 10% $92,234 90% $118,573 75% $112,493 $105,815 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 Chillicothe, OH Avg. Salary $115,095 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Lakewood, OH Avg. Salary $122,759 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Portsmouth, OH Avg. Salary $113,998 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, OH Avg. Salary $113,242 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ada, OH Avg. Salary $116,645 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adamsville, OH Avg. Salary $116,910 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Addyston, OH Avg. Salary $122,431 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adelphi, OH Avg. Salary $114,792 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adena, OH Avg. Salary $117,830 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Akron, OH Avg. Salary $120,061 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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