As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Nuclear Reactor Operator in Wyoming is $104,217, equivalent to $50 per hour, $2,004 weekly, or $8,685 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 Wyoming vary widely, spanning from $90,841 to $116,783. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($97,216) and 75th percentile ($110,795), while top earners (90th percentile) make $116,783 per year. This $13,579 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, Wyoming Nuclear Reactor Operator often earn 4.1% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 15 companies. However, Wyoming currently ranks 31 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 $90,841 WY April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $97,216 WY April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $104,217 WY April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $110,795 WY April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Nuclear Reactor Operator Salary $116,783 WY April 01, 2026
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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 Cody, WY Avg. Salary $120,124 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Riverton, WY Avg. Salary $118,435 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Sheridan, WY Avg. Salary $120,124 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Afton, WY Avg. Salary $127,523 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Aladdin, WY Avg. Salary $110,280 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Albin, WY Avg. Salary $117,641 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alcova, WY Avg. Salary $118,435 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alpine, WY Avg. Salary $127,523 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alta, WY Avg. Salary $127,649 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Alva, WY Avg. Salary $110,280 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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