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Nuclear Technicians in South Carolina
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 South Carolina the median pay is $108,490 a year, 2% below the national median of $110,240.
$108,490median pay in South Carolina, per year
$107,560–$111,560middle half earn
750employed in South Carolina
$110,240U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in South Carolina
22open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in South Carolina 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 South Carolina
Nuclear Technicians pay in other states
Florida · $135,550New York · $129,780Pennsylvania · $124,070Texas · $124,060Massachusetts · $113,390North Carolina · $110,430Illinois · $110,390Alabama · $110,240Washington · $108,200Missouri · $104,580
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, South Carolina, annual.