Nuclear Power Reactor Operator Career

Job Description: Operate or control nuclear reactors. Move control rods, start and stop equipment, monitor and adjust controls, and record data in logs. Implement emergency procedures when needed. May respond to abnormalities, determine cause, and recommend corrective action.


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Nuclear Power Reactor Operator Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$91,370

Median Hourly Wage

$43.93*

Total Employed Nationally

7,170


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.