Somewhat Resilient
Last Update: 11/4/2026
AI Resilience Score for Nuclear Technicians:
40.2%
Median Score
Meaningful human contribution
Measures the parts of the occupation that still require a human touch. This score averages data from up to four AI exposure datasets, focusing on the role’s resilience against automation.
Med
Long-term employer demand
Predicts the health of the job market for this role through 2034. Using Bureau of Labor Statistics data, it balances projected annual job openings (60%) with overall employment growth (40%).
Low
Sustained economic opportunity
Measures future earning potential and career flexibility. This score is a blend of total projected labor income (67%) and the role’s inherent ability to adapt to economic and technological shifts (33%).
Med
This reflects the reliability of your score based on the number of data sources available for this career and how closely those sources agree on the outlook. A higher confidence means more consistent evidence from labor experts and AI models.
Most data sources align, with only minor variation. This is a well-supported result.
AI Resilience Report forNuclear Technicians
$110,240 median salary•900 annual openings•SOC Code: 19-4051.00
Nuclear Technicians are somewhat less resilient to AI impacts than most occupations, according to our analysis of 6 sources.
Nuclear technicians earn a "Somewhat Resilient" label because AI is genuinely changing how their day-to-day work looks, even if it is not eliminating the job itself. Tools like digital twins and real-time anomaly detectors are taking over repetitive monitoring tasks that technicians used to handle manually, which means the role is shifting toward overseeing AI systems, interpreting their findings, and making high-stakes safety calls that machines cannot be trusted to make alone.
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This role is somewhat resilient
Nuclear technicians earn a "Somewhat Resilient" label because AI is genuinely changing how their day-to-day work looks, even if it is not eliminating the job itself. Tools like digital twins and real-time anomaly detectors are taking over repetitive monitoring tasks that technicians used to handle manually, which means the role is shifting toward overseeing AI systems, interpreting their findings, and making high-stakes safety calls that machines cannot be trusted to make alone.
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Career: Nuclear Technicians
They assist scientists by monitoring and maintaining equipment used in nuclear energy, ensuring everything runs safely and efficiently.
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Alternate Titles
Licensed Nuclear Operator · Nuclear Auxiliary Operator · Nuclear Equipment Operator (NEO) · Operations Technician · Auxiliary Operator · Equipment Operator · Non-Licensed Nuclear Equipment Operator (NLO) · Non-Licensed Nuclear Plant Operator (NLO) · Nuclear Plant Equipment Operator (NAPEO) · Systems Operator
Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$110,240
Jobs (2025)
6,700
Growth (2025-35)
+1.1%
Annual Openings
900
Education
Associate's degree
Experience
None
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025-2035
Task-Level AI Resilience Scores
AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years
1
Decontaminate objects by cleaning them using soap or solvents or by abrading using brushes, buffing machines, or sandblasting machines.
2
Perform testing, maintenance, repair, or upgrading of accelerator systems.
3
Modify, devise, or maintain nuclear equipment used in operations.
4
Follow policies and procedures for radiation workers to ensure personnel safety.
5
Apply safety tags to equipment needing maintenance.
6
Warn maintenance workers of radiation hazards and direct workers to vacate hazardous areas.
7
Follow nuclear equipment operational policies and procedures that ensure environmental safety.
Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.
