MIT employees working as Senior Reactor Operator in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is in line with the average of Senior Reactor Operator professionals at MIT worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Senior Reactor Operator ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $52,686 per year (estimate) and goes up to $176,782 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Senior Reactor Operator at MIT is $123,904 per year or $60 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $226,745 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $92,928 (25th percentile) and $171,965 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 9 salaries submitted by MIT Senior Reactor Operator professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Senior Reactor Operator professionals typically earn between $45 and $83 per hour.
Senior Reactor Operator professionals typically earn between $7,744 and $14,330 monthly.
