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Also known as: Accelerator Operator, Accelerator Technician, Auxiliary Operator, Cell Support Operator
You swipe your badge at 6:30 AM, entering the Midwest Nuclear Facility. The smell of clean air filters through the building. After donning your hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and strapping on your dosimeter badge, you check the shift schedule on a console. Today starts with routine radiation surveys in the auxiliary building. The previous shift’s technician left notes on a minor, expected rise in background radiation near the primary coolant pump—something to monitor closely.
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+1.1%
US average: +3.5%
900
per year (US)
6,700
in 2025 → 6,800 (2035)
Associate's degree
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.
Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)
The outlook for Nuclear Technicians is stable through 2035, with around 900 job openings expected each year. This career offers a median annual wage of about $110,240, reflecting the specialized skills required. With experience, you can advance into more senior roles or specialize further within the nuclear industry.
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$110,240
Median annual wage, BLS 2025
Bachelor's Degree
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