Nuclear Technicians pay range in Birmingham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $99,780 a year or less, while the top 10% make $162,280 or more. The middle half of nuclear technicians in Birmingham earn between $107,120 and $162,280.
- $100K10th
- $107K25th
- $127KMedian
- $162K75th
- $162K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $128,840 | $10,737 | $61.94 |
| Median | $126,930 | $10,578 | $61.02 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $107,120 | $8,927 | $51.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $162,280 | $13,523 | $78.02 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Nuclear Technicians pay in Birmingham vs. Alabama and the U.S.
Nuclear technicians in Birmingham earn 13% more than the Alabama average ($114,020) and 18% more than the U.S. average ($108,940). At the median the gap is +15% against the U.S. median of $110,240.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $128,840 | $126,930 | $99,780 | $162,280 | 60 |
| Alabama | $114,020 | $110,240 | $97,500 | $153,280 | 280 |
| United States | $108,940 | $110,240 | $73,150 | $133,600 | 6,470 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Nuclear Technicians salary after taxes in Birmingham
On the average salary of $128,840, a single filer in Birmingham takes home about $94,109 a year, or $7,842 a month and $3,620 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Is Birmingham a good place for nuclear technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Birmingham area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.6), so the average $128,840 buys what about $140,587 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Birmingham ($47,770). A typical home costs $262,556, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Nuclear Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Knoxville, TN$85,800
- Greenville, SC$94,740
- Augusta, GA$106,290
- Chicago, IL$100,150
- Richmond, VA$122,440
- Virginia Beach, VA$115,570
Highest-paying cities for nuclear technicians
New York, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($148,710).
- New York, NY$148,710
- Birmingham, AL$128,840
- Richmond, VA$122,440
- Virginia Beach, VA$115,570
- Augusta, GA$106,290
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Nuclear Technicians salary in Birmingham: questions
How much do nuclear technicians make an hour in Birmingham?
$61.94 an hour on average, and $61.03 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level nuclear technicians salary in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $99,780 a year and the 25th percentile is $107,120, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the nuclear technicians take-home pay in Birmingham?
About $94,109 a year ($7,842 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $128,840. City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Do nuclear technicians earn more in Birmingham than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% more than the U.S. average for this job ($108,940).
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; area Birmingham, AL (13820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.1%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.70, this job is 2.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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