Nuclear Technicians

Manufacturing · Manufacturing Production Process Development

Job zone 3: medium preparationO*NET 19-4051.00

Pay and outlook shown for

median pay per year, Texas (no San Antonio figure is published for this career)

$101k10th$124kMedian$127k90th

New workers start near $101,190; experienced workers reach $126,960. About 110 people do this job in Texas.

Job outlook

U.S. projection, 2024 to 2034.

Employment change: -8%; nationwide
Openings a year: 700; nationwide, from growth and people leaving
Employed in 2024: 6,000; nationwide

Typical entry education: Associate's degree · Training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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Skills this career uses

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

Operations Monitoring4.1
Monitoring3.5
Active Listening3.8
Reading Comprehension3.6
Critical Thinking3.4
Quality Control Analysis3.6
Active Learning2.9
Speaking3.5

What the work is

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.

Follow nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures that ensure environmental safety.
Conduct surveillance testing to determine safety of nuclear equipment.
Monitor nuclear reactor equipment performance to identify operational inefficiencies, hazards, or needs for maintenance or repair.
Test plant equipment to ensure it is operating properly.
Apply safety tags to equipment needing maintenance.
Follow policies and procedures for radiation workers to ensure personnel safety.

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