Nuclear Engineers
Occupation
$127,520
National Median Salary
$61.31
Median Hourly Wage
14,740
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+26.9%
10 Year Change
$100,470
2014 Median
$127,520
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Nuclear Engineers
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative and Support Services | $158,080 | — |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $143,540 | 90 |
| Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $143,040 | — |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $141,810 | — |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $140,070 | 3,300 |
Top Paying States for Nuclear Engineers
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $189,800 | 240 |
| California | $167,660 | 870 |
| New York | $159,290 | 160 |
| Maryland | $150,340 | 140 |
| Minnesota | $150,260 | 190 |
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Administrative and Support Services
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
Scientific Research and Development Services
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
Facilities Support Services
Nuclear Electric Power Generation
Utilities
Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
Waste Management and Remediation Services
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services