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What is a nuclear test technician and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a nuclear test technician. For example, did you know that they make an average of $20.9 an hour? That's $43,473 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -17% and produce -900 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreNuclear Test TechnicianUS Average
Salary
3.4

Avg. Salary $43,473

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
8.0

Growth rate -17%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
4.2
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.99%

Asian 11.38%

Black or African American 6.80%

Hispanic or Latino 12.39%

Unknown 5.73%

White 62.70%

Gender

female 20.93%

male 79.07%

Age - 35
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 35
Stress level
8.0

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.3

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.7

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a nuclear test technician

  1. Explore nuclear test technician education requirements

    Most common nuclear test technician degrees

    Bachelor's

    41.7 %

    Associate

    29.2 %

    Certificate

    12.5 %
  2. Start to develop specific nuclear test technician skills

    SkillsPercentages
    EKG40.30%
    IV37.15%
    Radiological22.55%
  3. Complete relevant nuclear test technician training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New nuclear test technicians learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a nuclear test technician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real nuclear test technician resumes.
  4. Research nuclear test technician duties and responsibilities

    • Employ strong leadership skills in managing and controlling the operational readiness of more than $250K worth of communication equipment.
    • Perform EKG check up of in-patients as well as out-patients.
    • Prepare EKG reports, apply holtor monitors, perform echocardiograms and computer billing for the patients.
    • Compose written reports of data collect from patient evaluation and present to department chief for thorough analysis of patient diagnosis.
  5. Apply for nuclear test technician jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a nuclear test technician job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average nuclear test technician salary

The average nuclear test technician salary in the United States is $43,473 per year or $21 per hour. Nuclear test technician salaries range between $28,000 and $65,000 per year.

Average nuclear test technician salary
$43,473 Yearly
$20.90 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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