Nuclear Power Reactor Operator

Code: 51-8011.00

Also known as: Licensed Reactor Operator, Nuclear Control Operator, Nuclear Control Room Operator, Nuclear Plant Operator (NPO), Nuclear Power Reactor Operator, Nuclear Reactor Operator, Nuclear Station Operator (NSO), Nuclear Supervising Operator (NSO), Nuclear Unit Operator, Reactor Operator (RO)

Description: Operate or control nuclear reactors. Move control rods, start and stop equipment, monitor and adjust controls, and record data in logs. Implement emergency procedures when needed. May respond to abnormalities, determine cause, and recommend corrective action.

Nuclear Power Reactor Operator

Typical wages


10% $76,360
25% $90,600
Median $104,040
75% $121,120
90% $133,170
10% $36.71
25% $43.56
Median $50.02
75% $58.23
90% $64.02

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
5,300
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
3,400
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 200