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Nuclear power reactor operator salary in United States, 2026
How much does a Nuclear Power Reactor Operator make in the United States?
Average base salary
$89,260
- Hour
- Week
- Month
- Year
Average $89,260
Low $46,761
High $170,384
The average salary for a nuclear power reactor operator is $89,260 per year in the United States. 87 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 28, 2026).
Highest paying companies for Nuclear Power Reactor Operator in United States
Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.Constellation Energy
$165,464per year
PSEG
$150,951per year
Umass Lowell
$139,837per year
Booz Allen Hamilton
$126,800per year
Pacific Gas and Electric
$123,803per year
Energy Northwest
$114,557per year
