Industries with Fastest Nuclear Engineers Salary Growth
These industries raised Nuclear Engineers salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for deciding which industry to work in or switch to for better pay growth.
9
Industries with Growth
+20.6%
Highest Growth
+11.2%
Average Growth
4
Industries with Decline
Top 15 Industries for Salary Growth
Nuclear Engineers salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 9 Industries with Salary Growth
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Increase | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waste Management and Remediation Services | $110,690 | $133,460 | +$22,770 | +20.6% |
| 2 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $118,970 | $135,760 | +$16,790 | +14.1% |
| 3 | Utilities | $118,760 | $134,580 | +$15,820 | +13.3% |
| 4 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $118,800 | $134,580 | +$15,780 | +13.3% |
| 5 | Educational Services | $75,690 | $85,580 | +$9,890 | +13.1% |
| 6 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $75,690 | $85,580 | +$9,890 | +13.1% |
| 7 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $120,890 | $127,540 | +$6,650 | +5.5% |
| 8 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $134,810 | $140,070 | +$5,260 | +3.9% |
| 9 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $134,810 | $140,070 | +$5,260 | +3.9% |
4 Industries with Salary Decline
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Decrease | % Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $136,470 | $110,060 | -$26,410 | -19.4% |
| 2 | Engineering Services | $136,340 | $110,060 | -$26,280 | -19.3% |
| 3 | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $151,940 | $141,810 | -$10,130 | -6.7% |
| 4 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $137,940 | $130,160 | -$7,780 | -5.6% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Nuclear Engineers in each industry between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.