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Nuclear Monitoring Technicians in Missouri

Nuclear monitoring technicians collect and analyze samples from nuclear facilities, experiments, and environments to detect contamination and ensure safety. They work in nuclear power plants, research laboratories, and government facilities, performing tests on materials, water, air, and sometimes human tissue to measure radiation levels and assess potential hazards. In Missouri the median pay is $104,580 a year, 5% below the national median of $110,240.

$104,580median pay in Missouri, per year
$95,240–$104,580middle half earn
150employed in Missouri
$110,240U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingMonitoringReading ComprehensionOperations MonitoringSpeakingJudgment and Decision MakingInstructing

Knowledge areas

Mathematics (knowledge)PhysicsPublic Safety and SecurityChemistryEnglish LanguageComputers and Electronics

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O*NET-SOC 19-4051.02. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Missouri, annual.