As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior Reactor Operator in New York is $59,781, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,150 weekly, or $4,982 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 New York vary widely, spanning from $48,959 to $73,076. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,116) and 75th percentile ($66,740), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,076 per year. This $12,624 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, New York Senior Reactor Operator often earn 6.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 29 companies. However, New York currently ranks 8 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 $48,959 NY July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior Reactor Operator Salary $54,116 NY July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior Reactor Operator Salary $59,781 NY July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior Reactor Operator Salary $66,740 NY July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior Reactor Operator Salary $73,076 NY July 01, 2026
25% $54,116 10% $48,959 90% $73,076 75% $66,740 $59,781 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 Brentwood, NY Avg. Salary $69,092 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Clay, NY Avg. Salary $62,867 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Henrietta, NY Avg. Salary $61,877 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Huntington, NY Avg. Salary $71,509 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Levittown, NY Avg. Salary $69,481 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Nassau, NY Avg. Salary $63,917 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location New Suffolk, NY Avg. Salary $68,222 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Accord, NY Avg. Salary $66,565 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Acra, NY Avg. Salary $63,628 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adams, NY Avg. Salary $62,564 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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