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Nuclear Monitoring Technicians in New York

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 New York the median pay is $129,780 a year, 18% above the national median of $110,240.

$129,780median pay in New York, per year
$123,990–$154,770middle half earn
260employed in New York
$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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Licenses and training in New York

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