Best Paying Industries for Nuclear Engineers
$127,520
National Median Salary
21
Industries Analyzed
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| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Administrative and Support Services | $158,080 | +24.0% | — |
| 2 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $143,540 | +12.6% | 90 |
| 3 | Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $143,040 | +12.2% | — |
| 4 | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $141,810 | +11.2% | — |
| 5 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $140,070 | +9.8% | 3,300 |
| 6 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $140,070 | +9.8% | 3,300 |
| 7 | Facilities Support Services | $140,060 | +9.8% | 40 |
| 8 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $135,760 | +6.5% | 3,040 |
| 9 | Utilities | $134,580 | +5.5% | 3,430 |
| 10 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $134,580 | +5.5% | 3,430 |
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