Career Paths From Nuclear Technicians

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and TechniciansCareer Change93.1% skill match
Nuclear Technicians and Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 25% lower.
Current median salary
$110,240
Target median salary
$82,890
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Power Plant OperatorsCareer Change94.3% skill match
Nuclear Technicians and Power Plant Operators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Power Plant Operators is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 7% lower.
Current median salary
$110,240
Target median salary
$102,040
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and GaugersCareer Change94.3% skill match
Nuclear Technicians and Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 12% lower.
Current median salary
$110,240
Target median salary
$96,710
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Gas Plant OperatorsCareer Change96.4% skill match
Nuclear Technicians and Gas Plant Operators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Gas Plant Operators is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 20% lower.
Current median salary
$110,240
Target median salary
$87,820
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Radiation TherapistsCareer Change93.2% skill match
Nuclear Technicians and Radiation Therapists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Radiation Therapists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 4% lower.
Current median salary
$110,240
Target median salary
$105,310
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Chemical Plant and System OperatorsCareer Change94.3% skill match
Nuclear Technicians and Chemical Plant and System Operators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Chemical Plant and System Operators is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 29% lower.
Current median salary
$110,240
Target median salary
$78,120
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersCareer Change95.2% skill match
Nuclear Technicians and Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 47% lower.
Current median salary
$110,240
Target median salary
$58,040
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station OperatorsCareer Change93% skill match
Nuclear Technicians and Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 30% lower.
Current median salary
$110,240
Target median salary
$77,320
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsCareer Change96.4% skill match
Nuclear Technicians and Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 46% lower.
Current median salary
$110,240
Target median salary
$60,020
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersCareer Change95.8% skill match
Nuclear Technicians and Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 61% lower.
Current median salary
$110,240
Target median salary
$43,220
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersCareer Change92.8% skill match
Nuclear Technicians and Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 56% lower.
Current median salary
$110,240
Target median salary
$48,250
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass FibersCareer Change94.4% skill match
Nuclear Technicians and Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 58% lower.
Current median salary
$110,240
Target median salary
$46,350
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and TendersCareer Change92.8% skill match
Nuclear Technicians and Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 61% lower.
Current median salary
$110,240
Target median salary
$43,530
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersCareer Change94.5% skill match
Nuclear Technicians and Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 56% lower.
Current median salary
$110,240
Target median salary
$48,990
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Printing Press OperatorsCareer Change92.7% skill match
Nuclear Technicians and Printing Press Operators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Printing Press Operators is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 58% lower.
Current median salary
$110,240
Target median salary
$45,780
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.