Also called: Navy Nuke ET
Enlisted sailor who operates and maintains a ship's nuclear reactor controls.
Navy 'nukes' go through one of the hardest technical schools in the military, then stand watch running reactors on subs and carriers. Many later earn $100k+ at civilian nuclear plants.
Figures approximate total military compensation (base pay plus tax-free housing and food allowances) from new to senior ranks; benefits include free healthcare, college money (GI Bill), and pensions after 20 years. Large enlistment bonuses are common.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 2 years after high school. Navy enlistment with high test scores plus about 2 years of nuclear training.
Ways in: Military. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average. Military hiring follows recruiting goals rather than BLS projections.
Low risk for 10 years. Reactor control rooms stay human-supervised by law; the skills lead to well-paid civilian nuclear jobs.
Classes: AP Physics, AP Calculus, Electronics CTE class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 55-3019.
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