Nuclear Power Reactor Operators salary in New York
SOC 51-8011 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$129,580
per year in New York
Middle half
$121,310–$142,560
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
230
in New York
Concentration
0.73×
share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
New York
$129,580
published median
United States
$122,890
5.4% above the national median
Rank among states and DC
1st
5 with a published estimate
After local prices: the $129,580 median has purchasing power comparable to about $120,069 nationally. New York's BEA regional price parity is 107.9 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for New York.
$102,070$158,080
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Long-term on-the-job training
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