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Nuclear Technicians
Life, Physical, and Social Science · SOC 19-4051
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$110,240
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
900
Proj. Annual Openings
6,470
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure13.2%
Top Skills
1.Active Listening
2.Monitoring
3.Operations Monitoring
4.Critical Thinking
5.Active Listening
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
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.
Common titles: Auxiliary Operator, Equipment Operator, Licensed Nuclear Operator, Non-Licensed Nuclear Equipment Operator (NLO), Non-Licensed Nuclear Plant Operator (NLO), Nuclear Auxiliary Operator
Representative Tasks
- •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.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Monitor operations to ensure compliance with safety or security policies or regulations.
- •Inspect work sites to identify potential environmental or safety hazards.
- •Monitor operational procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards.
- •Maintain work equipment or machinery.
- •Test mechanical systems to ensure proper functioning.
Tools & Technologies
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
12.1%
Avg AI Exposure
8
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 13.2% |
| Outlook | Average | 46% Bright |
| Median Salary | $110,240 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |