Careers · Nuclear Technicians · California
Nuclear Technicians in California
Nuclear technicians assist scientists and engineers in nuclear research, testing, and power generation facilities. They operate and maintain specialized equipment, conduct quality control checks, and monitor radiation levels In California the median pay is $99,270 a year, 10% below the national median of $110,240.
$99,270median pay in California, per year
$94,470–$112,860middle half earn
$110,240U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in California
22open roles like this on employer career sites, 3 in California or remote
2employers hiring
13posted in the last 7 days
IN · TX · CAwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience).
Skills that matter most
Operations MonitoringMonitoringReading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingQuality Control AnalysisActive LearningWriting
Knowledge areas
Public Safety and SecurityMechanicalPhysicsEngineering and TechnologyEducation and TrainingChemistry
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Nuclear Technicians.
Licenses and training in California
Nuclear Technicians pay in other states
Florida · $135,550New York · $129,780Pennsylvania · $124,070Texas · $124,060Massachusetts · $113,390North Carolina · $110,430Illinois · $110,390Alabama · $110,240South Carolina · $108,490Washington · $108,200
Related occupations
Nuclear Monitoring TechniciansAgricultural TechniciansPrecision Agriculture TechniciansFood Science TechniciansBiological TechniciansChemical TechniciansEnvironmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthGeological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against nuclear technicians and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against nuclear technicians and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 19-4051.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.