Nuclear Technicians Salary in Virginia

Nuclear technicians in Virginia earn the most in Richmond (average $122,440 a year) and the least in Virginia Beach ($115,570), across the 2 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the nuclear technicians average at $105,290 and the median at $98,930 for 680 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $108,940.

Nuclear Technicians average salary by city in Virginia

Richmond$122,440
Virginia Beach$115,570

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Richmond	$122,440	$122,210	$109,340	$88,728	98
Virginia Beach	$115,570	$114,910	$91,210	$84,302	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Nuclear Technicians salary in other states

Nuclear Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Virginia

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-4051.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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