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How much do hourly nuclear instrumentation technician jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly nuclear instrumentation technician in the United States is $30.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.32 and $35.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hourly Nuclear Instrumentation Technician vs Nuclear Power Plant Operator?

AspectHourly Nuclear Instrumentation TechnicianNuclear Power Plant Operator
CertificationsTypically requires NRC licenses, technical certifications, and specialized training in instrumentationRequires NRC licenses, operational training, and plant-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentWorks primarily in control rooms, maintenance areas, and testing sites within nuclear facilitiesOperates and monitors plant systems, often in control rooms and plant floors
Job FocusMaintains, calibrates, and repairs nuclear instrumentation and control systemsControls reactor operations, manages plant safety, and ensures efficient power generation

While both roles require NRC licensing and work within nuclear facilities, the Hourly Nuclear Instrumentation Technician focuses on maintaining and calibrating instrumentation systems, whereas the Nuclear Power Plant Operator manages reactor operations and overall plant safety.

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Infographic showing various Hourly Nuclear Instrumentation Technician job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 55% Full Time, 38% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,743 per year, or $30.2 per hour.

Nuclear Instrumentation Technician

Manning, SC

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC
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$34 - $42/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

FIELD ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN

You will travel the U.S. and bordering countries working nuclear outages.

You will work Cutting-Edge Tech

YOU WILL JOIN A HIGH-IMPACT FIELD TEAM

You will report directly to the field manager.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Troubleshoot electronics at component level
  • Diagnose and repair circuit boards (PCBs)
  • Use oscilloscopes, multimeters and diagnostics tools
  • Support critical energy projects in the field

WHAT YOU BRING

  • Hands-on electronics troubleshooting experience
  • PCB-level repair capability
  • Ability to read schematics
  • Willingness to travel and work hands-on

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

  • Support the growing nuclear industry
  • Work on mission-critical systems
  • Strong hourly pay + growth
  • Team focused on safety, quality & excellence

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Our Safety Pledge to You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

  • Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions -this position may not qualify

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We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $34/hour to $42/hour.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

You can submit your completed application, and explore other available options, using the following link: careers.westinghousenuclear.com

Get connected with WECTEC Staffing Services on social media: LinkedIn

Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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