As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior Reactor Operator in El Paso, TX is $48,967, equivalent to $24 per hour, $942 weekly, or $4,081 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Senior Reactor Operator in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Senior Reactor Operator in El Paso, TX vary widely, spanning from $40,103 to $59,858. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($44,327) and 75th percentile ($54,668), while top earners (90th percentile) make $59,858 per year. This $10,341 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Commitment or Machine Operation, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, El Paso Senior Reactor Operator often earn 10.7% lower than national averages. However, El Paso currently ranks 794 statewide for Senior 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
Senior Reactor Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Reactor Operator Salary $40,103 El Paso, TX July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior Reactor Operator Salary $44,327 El Paso, TX July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior Reactor Operator Salary $48,967 El Paso, TX July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior Reactor Operator Salary $54,668 El Paso, TX July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior Reactor Operator Salary $59,858 El Paso, TX July 01, 2026
25% $44,327 10% $40,103 90% $59,858 75% $54,668 $48,967 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Senior 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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