Nuclear Technicians pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $113,410 or more. The middle half of nuclear technicians in Boston earn between $83,740 and $113,400.
- $84K10th
- $84K25th
- $113KMedian
- $113K75th
- $113K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $102,670 | $8,556 | $49.36 |
| Median | $113,390 | $9,449 | $54.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $83,740 | $6,978 | $40.26 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $113,400 | $9,450 | $54.52 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Nuclear Technicians pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Nuclear technicians in Boston earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($103,050) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($108,940). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $110,240.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $102,670 | $113,390 | $83,710 | $113,410 | 50 |
| Massachusetts | $103,050 | $113,390 | $83,710 | $113,410 | 50 |
| 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 Boston
On the average salary of $102,670, a single filer in Boston takes home about $76,245 a year, or $6,354 a month and $2,932 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $81,058 | $6,755 |
| Working in MA | $76,245 | $6,354 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for nuclear technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $102,670 buys what about $94,831 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 7.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Nuclear Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- New York, NY$148,710
- Virginia Beach, VA$115,570
- Richmond, VA$122,440
- Greenville, SC$94,740
- Knoxville, TN$85,800
- 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 Boston: questions
How much do nuclear technicians make an hour in Boston?
$49.36 an hour on average, and $54.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level nuclear technicians salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $83,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the nuclear technicians take-home pay in Boston?
About $76,245 a year ($6,354 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $102,670. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do nuclear technicians earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.6%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.45, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.45).
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