Nuclear Technician Career Profile Last updated: December 4, 2025 11:28 am December 4, 2025 Share 13 Min Read Key Takeaways Nuclear technicians operate specialized equipment to assist nuclear engineers and physicists in research, power generation, and medical applications. The minimum entry requirement is an associate’s degree in nuclear science or related technology field. The annual median wage for Nuclear Technicians is $101,740, with an employment growth projected at -6% from 2023-2033 (BLS data, 2023). Signup or login for free access!Signing up is easy and takes about 1 minute.Get startedAlready a member?Sign In SOURCES:BLS.govCareerOneStop Share This Article Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Email Copy Link Previous Article Geological Technician Career Profile Next Article Social Science Research Assistant Career Profile