Nuclear Plant Operator Salary in Mount Pleasant, NC

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How much does a Nuclear Plant Operator make in Mount Pleasant, NC? The average Nuclear Plant Operator salary in Mount Pleasant, NC is $66,917 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $58,419 and $75,904. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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What is a Nuclear Plant Operator?

A Nuclear Plant Operator is responsible for monitoring and controlling nuclear reactors within a power plant. They are tasked with ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the reactors, as well as monitoring and adjusting controls to maintain the proper flow of nuclear fuel and coolant. Additionally, they are responsible for conducting regular inspections and tests to ensure the plant is operating within safety regulations and responding to any abnormalities or emergencies that may arise. This role requires a strong understanding of nuclear physics, as well as the ability to work effectively under pressure and in high-stakes situations.

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Lead Structural Engineer - Nuclear
United Engineers & Constructors, Inc. - Glen Rose , TX
Field experience at an operating Nuclear Plant Due to the nature of work that United performs, candidates must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States. United E&C is an Equal ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 38 days ago
Emergency Preparedness Senior Reactor Operator (EP SRO)
Holtec International - Covert , MI
Palisades Nuclear Power Plant may soon become the first nuclear power plant in the United States to ... Develops operator aids for radiological emergency response. * Conducts assessments of on and off ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 38 days ago
ATR Nuclear Safety Analyst
Idaho National Laboratory - Idaho Falls , ID
... operating restriction, and perform USQ resolution plans. * Establish objectives, set priorities, and advise management of nuclear safety issues. Develop interfaces between plant systems and ...
Energy Central - 60 days ago
System Control Engineering Operator
Idaho National Laboratory - Idaho Falls , ID
Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a System Control Engineering Operator in our Hydrogen & Thermal ... Plant / Nuclear ops Laboratory operations Controls / PLC programming Additional Requirements: • ...
Energy Central - 5 days ago
Licensed Operator Initial Simulator Operator/Instructor
Hire Technologies, Inc. - Blythe , GA
Licensed Operator Initial Simulator Operator/Instructor contract assignments Resumes will be ... Yes Is unescorted access to a nuclear plant required? Yes Upon offer of employment, a drug test ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 12 days ago
MFC Manager of Projects
Idaho National Laboratory - Idaho Falls , ID
If you want to be an integral part of enabling nuclear energy research and development, including ... Plant Projects (GPPs) and investments, reactor demonstration projects, line-item capital ...
Energy Central - 47 days ago
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Average Salary Range for Nuclear Plant Operator in Mount Pleasant, NC

Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Nuclear Plant Operator in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Nuclear Plant Operator in Mount Pleasant, NC. The base salary for Nuclear Plant Operator ranges from $58,419 to $75,904 with the average base salary of $66,917. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,426 to $78,527 with the average total cash compensation of $68,477.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $66,917 $58,419 - $75,904
Bonus $1,560 $1,007 - $2,623
Total Pay $68,477 $59,426 - $78,527
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Nuclear Plant Operator Salary Near Mount Pleasant, NC

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Mount Pleasant, NC
CITY, STATE Concord, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,775 - $77,665 COMPARE TO Mount Pleasant, NC
CITY, STATE Kannapolis, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,022 - $76,687 COMPARE TO Mount Pleasant, NC
CITY, STATE Salisbury, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,167 - $76,876 COMPARE TO Mount Pleasant, NC
CITY, STATE Charlotte, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,906 - $79,135 COMPARE TO Mount Pleasant, NC
CITY, STATE Gastonia, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,156 - $79,460 COMPARE TO Mount Pleasant, NC
CITY, STATE Winston Salem, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,791 - $77,686 COMPARE TO Mount Pleasant, NC
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About Mount Pleasant, North Carolina    Mount Pleasant is a town located in eastern Cabarrus County, North Carolina, USA. As of the 2010 census, the town population was 1,652. The town cente....More

Mount Pleasant, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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