Nuclear Power Reactor Operators Salary
BLS May 2025 median wages — with computed take-home after taxes for all 5 reporting states. Tax year 2026.
Quick answer
According to payandtaxes.com's analysis of BLS May 2025 data, the median nuclear power reactor operators in the US earns $122,890 per year (5,150 employed). Gross pay is highest in New York ($129,580) and lowest in Nebraska ($108,650) — but what you keep depends on the state's taxes; see the table.
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators pay by stategross median vs take-home
| State | Median wage | After taxes | Monthly net | Kept | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Power Reactor Operators in New York | $129,580 | $93,229 | $7,769 | 71.9% | 230 |
| Nuclear Power Reactor Operators in Illinois | $123,980 | $90,014 | $7,501 | 72.6% | 410 |
| Nuclear Power Reactor Operators in Alabama | $119,000 | $86,862 | $7,238 | 73% | 360 |
| Nuclear Power Reactor Operators in South Carolina | $118,620 | $86,319 | $7,193 | 72.8% | 320 |
| Nuclear Power Reactor Operators in Nebraska | $108,650 | $81,201 | $6,767 | 74.7% | 50 |
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