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Nuclear Monitoring Technicians

Median Salary
101,740
Job Outlook
+40%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Collect and test samples to monitor results of nuclear experiments and contamination of humans, facilities, and environment.

What is the job outlook?

Employment of nuclear technicians is projected to decline 6 percent from 2023 to 2033. About 500 openings for nuclear technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$55,040

10%

$101,740

Median

$110,650

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Associate's degree

    29%

  • High school

    27%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    16%

  • Bachelor's degree

    15%

  • Some college

    11%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician
  • Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Radiation Protection/Health Physics Technician
  • Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician
  • Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians, Other

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Mathematics
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • English Language

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.