SOC 19-4051
Nuclear Technicians
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ67/100
High Risk
US Employment
๐ฅ5,990
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$104K
$64K โ $127K
Projected Growth
๐-7.7%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค63/100
High exposure
๐ก Nuclear Technicians face a risk score of 67/100 โ 23 points above the national average of 44. With 63/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite weak projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $104K ($58K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 67/100, Nuclear Technicians faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-generated written content replacing manual drafting are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 5,990 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in designing novel experiments and research methodologies and ethical oversight of research involving human subjects to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Nuclear Technicians?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
AI-accelerated data analysis and pattern recognition
AI-powered research and literature review tools
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Designing novel experiments and research methodologies
Ethical oversight of research involving human subjects
Interpreting ambiguous results with domain expertise
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Follow nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures that ensure environmental safety.
Conduct surveillance testing to determine safety of nuclear equipment.
Monitor nuclear reactor equipment performance to identify operational inefficiencies, hazards, or needs for maintenance or repair.
Test plant equipment to ensure it is operating properly.
Apply safety tags to equipment needing maintenance.
๐ป Technology Skills
Data base user interface and query software
Operating system software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
Presentation software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Public Safety and Security
Mechanical
Physics
Engineering and Technology
Education and Training
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 53% |
| Political Scientists | 25 | $139K | 84% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers | 21 | $93K | 82% |