19-4051.00

Nuclear Technicians

Assist nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, or other scientists in laboratory, power generation, or electricity production activities. May operate, maintain, or provide quality control for nuclear testing and research equipment. May monitor radiation.

8.5OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
High Risk

The robots are coming for your paycheck

More at risk than 81% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 85% probability of automation for this role
paper →
81%
of jobs safer
190
jobs riskier than this
-7.7%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

Nuclear technicians work in heavily regulated environments where AI tools are being deployed for reactor anomaly detection and radiation monitoring data analysis (tools like Exelon's AI monitoring platforms). However, physical sampling, radiation surveys, and compliance documentation require licensed, badged personnel under NRC regulatory frameworks. The nuclear power renaissance driven by data center energy demand is creating new job openings through 2027, and regulatory requirements protect the role from rapid AI displacement.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsChatGPT / GPT-4oAmazon Robotics

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$104,240
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
-7.7%
Declining
Education Required
Associate's degree
Job Zone 3 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

8.5
9.3
10.0
10.0
Today
5 Years
10 Years
20 Years

Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (2)
Mixed
Active Listening75%
Speaking72%
Service Orientation70%
Coordination68%
Time Management65%

Career Pivot Paths

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High Risk
85% automation risk

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NUCLEAR TECHNICIANS
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You're more at risk than a Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar (score: 1.6). Maybe it's time to rethink.

This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →