When people think about nuclear energy, they often focus on the electricity it generates. But there's another story worth telling about careers, communities, and lasting economic strength.
Stable, Family-Sustaining Jobs
The nuclear industry directly employs 70,000 workers in high-quality, long-term jobs that help families build lasting careers. Nuclear plants offer family-sustaining wages that exceed the national median and compare favorably to other electricity generation sources, along with strong benefits and job stability. For specialized roles such as nuclear engineers, the median annual wage was $127,520 in May 2024.
What a Single Nuclear Plant Means for a Community
The economic footprint of a single nuclear facility is striking. The nuclear industry in New York already generates approximately:
· $38 billion in state GDP
· $10 billion in tax revenue
· 2,020 direct jobs at the plants
· Additional 12,380 indirect jobs (on average across 2029-2049) in New York
Investments in nuclear energy are investments in workers, families, and community prosperity.
Long-term Investment for the New York’s Future
Nuclear energy is a long-term economic engine that strengthens communities, supports families, and sustains generations of skilled workers. From creating thousands of high-paying union jobs to generating millions in local tax revenue and economic activity, nuclear power delivers benefits that extend far beyond the plant gates throughout New York.
[1] https://www.nei.org/advantages/jobs
[2] https://www.energy.gov/ne/articles/advantages-and-challenges-nuclear-energy
[3] https://www.nei.org/advanced-nuclear-energy/value-of-advanced-nuclear