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For example, a transmission system operator with years of experience working for a top-notch company can make as much as $136,000 per year in energy. On the other hand, an entry-level nuclear reactor operator only makes about $25,000 per year.
Here are 10 common jobs in the energy industry and their pay rates:
| Job Title | Average Salary | Entry-Level Salary | 90th Percentile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Engineer | $87,000 | $58,000 | $130,000 |
| Industrial Engineer | $78,000 | $60,000 | $100,000 |
| Geologist | $77,000 | $47,000 | $126,000 |
| Environmental Engineer | $69,000 | $52,000 | $92,000 |
| Transmission System Operator | $66,000 | $32,000 | $136,000 |
| Chemist | $58,000 | $39,000 | $86,000 |
| Electrician | $53,000 | $38,000 | $75,000 |
| Wind Turbine Technician | $49,000 | $29,000 | $83,000 |
| Power Plant Operator | $47,000 | $36,000 | $62,000 |
| Nuclear Reactor Operator | $45,000 | $25,000 | $80,000 |
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Author
Matthew Zane is the lead editor of Zippia's How To Get A Job Guides. He is a teacher, writer, and world-traveler that wants to help people at every stage of the career life cycle. He completed his masters in American Literature from Trinity College Dublin and BA in English from the University of Connecticut.
