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Nuclear Technicians Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Nuclear Technicians make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$99,270
Median Annual Salary
$94,690
Mean Salary
$99,270
Median Salary
$47.73
Hourly Rate
Nuclear Technicians salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Nuclear Technicians in California earn a median salary of $99,270 per year ($8,272/month).
This is 11.4% below the national average of $112,097.
California ranks #12 out of 14 states for Nuclear Technicians pay.
About This Job: 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.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.0
Monitoring
4.0
Operations Monitoring
4.0
Critical Thinking
3.88
Reading Comprehension
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Public Safety and Security
4.2
Mechanical
4.05
Physics
4.01
Engineering and Technology
3.66
Education and Training
3.61
Typical Education: Associate's Degree
(29.4% of workers)
Salaries for Nuclear Technicians in California range from $58,830 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $115,630 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $94,470 and $112,860.
How much do Nuclear Technicians make in California?
The median annual salary for Nuclear Technicians in California is $99,270 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $94,690.
What is the salary range for a Nuclear Technicians in California?
Salaries for Nuclear Technicians in California range from $58,830 at the 10th percentile to $115,630 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $94,470 and $112,860.
What is the starting salary for a Nuclear Technicians in California?
Entry-level Nuclear Technicians positions in California typically start around $58,830 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $94,470 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Nuclear Technicians in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Nuclear Technicians in California is approximately $47.73 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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