Nuclear Electric Power Generation
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in operating nuclear electric power generation facilities. These facilities use nuclear power to produce electric energy. The electric energy produced in these establishments is provided to electric power transmission systems or to electric power distribution systems.
Top Careers in this Sector
Production Occupations
51-0000
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
17-0000
Engineers
17-2000
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
49-0000
Protective Service Occupations
33-0000
Plant and System Operators
51-8000
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers
51-8010
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
19-0000
Other Protective Service Workers
33-9000
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
51-8011
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-0000
Security Guards and Gambling Surveillance Officers
33-9030
Security Guards
33-9032
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians
19-4000
Business Operations Specialists
13-1000
Nuclear Technicians
19-4050
Nuclear Technicians
19-4051
Management Occupations
11-0000
Nuclear Engineers
17-2160
Nuclear Engineers
17-2161
Industry Snapshot
Avg Salary
$118,540
Growth Rate
+1.80%
Active Roles
228