The Nuclear & Radiologic Technician major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Technician, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Technician, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nuclear Technicians SOC: 19-4051 Occupation: Nuclear Technicians | $104,240 | 5,990 | N/A | N/A |
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators SOC: 51-8011 Occupation: Nuclear Power Reactor Operators | $122,610 | 5,720 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $104,240 | 5,990 |
| 2023 | $101,740 | 5,400 |
| 2022 | $100,420 | 5,880 |
| 2021 | $99,340 | 5,360 |
| 2020 | $84,190 | 6,160 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $122,610 | 5,720 |
| 2023 | $120,350 | 5,760 |
| 2022 | $115,870 | 5,450 |
| 2021 | $104,260 | 4,820 |
| 2020 | $104,040 | 5,310 |