Nuclear Technician

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Ideal for those passionate about nuclear science and environmental safety.
Play a crucial role in ensuring safe and efficient nuclear power generation.
Work with cutting-edge technology to monitor and maintain nuclear equipment.

💰 Earn $50K-$92K

📚 Associate Degree

⏱️ 12–24 MONTH TRAINING

📈 -6.2% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

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.

Follow nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures that ensure environmental safety.
Conduct surveillance testing to determine safety of nuclear equipment.
Monitor nuclear reactor equipment performance to identify operational inefficiencies, hazards, or needs for maintenance or repair.
Test plant equipment to ensure it is operating properly.
Apply safety tags to equipment needing maintenance.

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Minimum Education

Associate Degree

Career Prospects

Risky (Decreasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

1 to 2 years

Job Openings

500 Annually

Median Earnings

$79,350 in California

$101,740 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Thinking and problem solving
Using data or completing tasks
Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Mathematics
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Speaking

You value 🙏

Having support
Job security
Personal relationships

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Nuclear Technician

Explore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.

Pathways to this Career

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Associate's Degree

An associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-3 years

Vocational School

A vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.

🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years

Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

🎓 College

⏱️ FINISH IN 4-5+ years