Nuclear Technicians pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,600 a year or less, while the top 10% make $129,790 or more. The middle half of nuclear technicians in Augusta earn between $99,370 and $114,440.
- $72K10th
- $99K25th
- $108KMedian
- $114K75th
- $130K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $106,290 | $8,858 | $51.10 |
| Median | $108,210 | $9,018 | $52.02 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $99,370 | $8,281 | $47.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $114,440 | $9,537 | $55.02 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Nuclear Technicians pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Nuclear technicians in Augusta earn about the same as the U.S. average ($108,940). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $110,240.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $106,290 | $108,210 | $71,600 | $129,790 | 260 |
| 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 Augusta
On the average salary of $106,290, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $79,050 a year, or $6,587 a month and $3,040 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $79,050 | $6,587 |
| Working in SC | $79,033 | $6,586 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for nuclear technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $106,290 buys what about $115,655 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Nuclear Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Greenville, SC$94,740
- Knoxville, TN$85,800
- Birmingham, AL$128,840
- Richmond, VA$122,440
- Virginia Beach, VA$115,570
- Chicago, IL$100,150
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 Augusta: questions
How much do nuclear technicians make an hour in Augusta?
$51.10 an hour on average, and $52.03 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level nuclear technicians salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,600 a year and the 25th percentile is $99,370, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the nuclear technicians take-home pay in Augusta?
About $79,050 a year ($6,587 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $106,290.
Do nuclear technicians earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 26.51, this job is 26.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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