Average Base Salary in National Average - U.S., U.S. National Average
$101,612
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National Average Base Salary
Currency in United States Dollars
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Researches and develops processes, instruments, and systems used to derive the benefits from nuclear energy and radiation. Conducts research into problems of nuclear energy systems; designs and develops nuclear equipment; and monitors testing, operation, and maintenance of nuclear reactors. A... [+] More
Researches and develops processes, instruments, and systems used to derive the benefits from nuclear energy and radiation. Conducts research into problems of nuclear energy systems; designs and develops nuclear equipment; and monitors testing, operation, and maintenance of nuclear reactors. A degree in nuclear engineering is required.
Plans and conducts nuclear research to discover facts or to test, prove, or modify known nuclear theories concerning release, control, and utilization of nuclear energy. Evaluates findings to develop new concepts of thermonuclear analysis and new uses of radioactive processes. Plans, designs, and develops nuclear equipment such as reactor cores, radiation shielding, and associated instrumentation and control mechanisms. Studies nuclear fuel cycle to define most economical uses of nuclear material and safest means of waste products disposal. Monitors nuclear tests and examines operations of facilities that process or utilize radioactive or fissionable material to ensure efficient functioning and conformance with safety specifications, regulations, and laws. Prepares technical reports, utilizing knowledge obtained during research and development activities and inspection functions. May direct operating and maintenance activities of operational nuclear facility. May specialize on nuclear fuel cycle of production, handling, use, and safe disposal of waste produced by nuclear energy. [-] Less
Salary Data: National Average - U.S., U.S. National Average
Percentile
Base
Bonus
Benefits
Total
16.7
71,200
4,628
10,822
86,650
50
101,612
6,604
15,445
123,661
66.7
129,220
8,399
19,641
157,260
Salary Data: United States National Average
Percentile
Base
Bonus
Benefits
Total
16.7
71,200
4,628
10,822
86,650
50
101,612
6,604
15,445
123,661
66.7
129,220
8,399
19,641
157,260
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Data reported by the US Department of Labor Occupational Employment Statistics Prevailing Wage Rates for use in H-1B estimates made after 2005 have been enhanced with two calculated columns: Level 2 and Level 3. As of March 28, 2005, new ETA 9089 rules call for surveys to provide at least 4 levels of wages. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005 amended Section 212(p) of the INA, 8 U.S.C. 1182(p), to provide that: The wage required to be paid pursuant shall be 100 percent of the prevailing rates and Where the Secretary of Labor uses, or makes available to employers, a governmental survey to determine prevailing wage, such survey shall provide at least 4 levels of wages commensurate with experience, education, and the level of supervision. Where an existing government survey has only 2 levels, 2 intermediate levels may be created by dividing by 3 the difference between the two levels offered, adding the quotient thus obtained to the first level, and subtracting that quotient from the second level. SalaryExpert’s calculations are shown below:
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Type
Annual Mean
Level 1 (I)
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4 (II)
2007-2008 OES
4
92,040
69,867
80,953
92,040
103,126
2008-2009 OES
4
97,130
71,032
84,081
97,129
110,178
2009-2010 OES
4
99,750
73,611
86,680
99,750
112,819
The above values are to be used (ed. note: for prevailing wage submissions) except for nonprofits, colleges and universities, college and university operated federally funded research and development centers, and certain research agencies.
