Nuclear Technicians pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for nuclear technicians is $52.16 an hour ($108,490 a year). About 750 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($110,240). South Carolina ranks 9th of 14 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nuclear technicians in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $42.41 | $88,210 |
| 25% of workers | $51.71 | $107,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $52.16 | $108,490 |
| 75% of workers | $53.64 | $111,560 |
| 90% of workers | $59.71 | $124,190 |
Nuclear Technicians pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $96,730 | 30 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nuclear technicians
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.1% over ten years, little or no change · about 900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Chemical Technicians | $75,020 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $58,960 |
| Biological Technicians | $53,040 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $48,700 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $64,490 |
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