Nuclear Technicians
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Calculated automation risk
High Risk (61-80%): Jobs in this category face a significant threat from automation, as many of their tasks can be easily automated using current or near-future technologies.
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Growth
The number of 'Nuclear Technicians' job openings is expected to decline 6.2% by 2033
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2024.
Wages
In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Nuclear Technicians' was $101,740, or $48 per hour
'Nuclear Technicians' were paid 111.7% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060
Wages over time
Volume
As of 2023 there were 5,400 people employed as 'Nuclear Technicians' within the United States.
This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 28 thousand people are employed as 'Nuclear Technicians'.
Job description
Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity production activities. May operate, maintain, or provide quality control for nuclear testing and research equipment. May monitor radiation.
SOC Code: 19-4051.00
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