Nuclear Technicians Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $103,120 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $49.58
10th percentile $67,240
90th percentile $129,410
Employed locally 240
National median $104,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,240
    25th
    $83,560
    50th (median)
    $103,120
    75th
    $122,660
    90th
    $129,410

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Nuclear Technicians salary vs area income 155% Median Nuclear Technicians salary is 55% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nuclear Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Birmingham, AL $126,930
    Richmond, VA $122,210
    New York $121,460
    Florida $118,340
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $117,630
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $113,390

    Nearby metros — Nuclear Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Michigan $104,450

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Science Research Assistants$48,380
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$86,940
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$113,730
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$86,350
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$76,830
    Chemical Technicians$70,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nuclear Technicians make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Nuclear Technicians in Augusta, GA-SC is $49.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.40 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Nuclear Technicians salaries?

    The median Nuclear Technicians salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 1.1% below the national median of $104,240. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nuclear Technicians in Augusta?

    Entry-level Nuclear Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $67,240 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,560.