Nuclear Technician Salary in Texas (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Nuclear Technicians in Texas, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$124,060
per year
Hourly Rate
$59.64
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+13% vs US median
US median $110,240
State Rank
#4 of 14
110 employed here

How much does a Nuclear Technician make in Texas?

Nuclear Technicians in Texas take home a median of $124,060 annually — roughly $59.64 an hour — which runs 13% above the national median of $110,240.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $101,190 while the top 10% make $126,960 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $110,680 and $126,960 a year.

Nuclear Technician salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$101,190$48.65
25th percentile (early career)$110,680$53.21
50th percentile (median)$124,060$59.64
75th percentile (experienced)$126,960$61.04
90th percentile (top earners)$126,960$61.04

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 4th out of 14 states and territories for Nuclear Technician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Florida$135,550
2New York$129,780
3Pennsylvania$124,070
4Texas$124,060
5Massachusetts$113,390

Working as a Nuclear Technician in Texas

Nationally, about 6,000 people work as Nuclear Technicians in the United States. An associate degree (about 2 years of college) is the typical entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Texas pay ($124,060) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Nuclear Technician make in Texas?
The median Nuclear Technician salary in Texas is $124,060 per year, or about $59.64 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $101,190 at the entry level to $126,960 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Nuclear Technicians about 13% more than the national median of $110,240. Texas ranks 4th out of 14 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Nuclear Technicians?
Yes on pay — Texas pays above the national median for this occupation, at $124,060 a year. About 110 Nuclear Technicians are employed in Texas. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.