Nuclear Technicians
Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity production activities. May operate, maintain, or provide quality control for nuclear testing and research equipment. May monitor radiation.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Nuclear Technicians to increase by 1.1% between 2024 and 2034, from 6,700 to 6,800 jobs. Its estimate of 900 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($110,240), education (Associate's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
6,700
Projected employment (2034)
6,800
Projected change (2024–2034)
1%
Annual openings (projected average)
900
Pay & Preparation
$110,240
Associate's degree
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Operations Monitoring (3.88/5) • Monitoring (3.88/5) • Critical Thinking (3.88/5) • Active Listening (3.88/5) • Monitoring (3.75/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.75/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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