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SOC 51-8011·Production
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
Median wage
$134,937
10-yr outlook
0.0%by 2032
Openings / year
30
Workers in NY
280
How pay grows with experience
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $112,274 |
| Median (typical) | $134,937 |
| Experienced | $159,080 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
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Lower-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Production) that pay less than this one — often earlier-career roles or a way in.
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