As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior Reactor Operator in Indiana is $53,974, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,038 weekly, or $4,498 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 Indiana vary widely, spanning from $44,250 to $66,024. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,884) and 75th percentile ($60,281), while top earners (90th percentile) make $66,024 per year. This $11,397 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, Indiana Senior Reactor Operator often earn 4.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 29 companies. However, Indiana currently ranks 30 nationwide 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 $44,250 IN June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior Reactor Operator Salary $48,884 IN June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior Reactor Operator Salary $53,974 IN June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior Reactor Operator Salary $60,281 IN June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior Reactor Operator Salary $66,024 IN June 01, 2026
25% $48,884 10% $44,250 90% $66,024 75% $60,281 $53,974 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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Location Vincennes, IN Avg. Salary $56,191 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Advance, IN Avg. Salary $60,083 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Akron, IN Avg. Salary $58,732 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Alamo, IN Avg. Salary $59,052 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Albany, IN Avg. Salary $58,680 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Albion, IN Avg. Salary $58,897 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, IN Avg. Salary $58,363 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Ambia, IN Avg. Salary $58,859 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Amboy, IN Avg. Salary $58,641 Date Updated June 01, 2026
Location Amo, IN Avg. Salary $60,151 Date Updated June 01, 2026
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