Nuclear Engineers salary in the United States
$92,960
10th
$108,690
25th
$133,970
Median
$163,630
75th
$196,290
90th
National median
$133,970
2025 OEWS
Mean
$140,420
Hourly median
$64.41
Employment
15,280
Top paying locations with published data
| Location | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| DC | $195,190 | 230 |
| Washington, DC | $180,360 | 840 |
| Knoxville, TN | $179,660 | 240 |
| CA | $172,400 | 1,070 |
| NM | $164,300 | 500 |
| Seattle, WA | $161,050 | 330 |
| MD | $157,960 | 180 |
| Kennewick, WA | $156,460 | 230 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $146,850 | 100 |
| MA | $145,760 | 210 |
| Boston, MA | $144,830 | 220 |
| NY | $141,200 | 150 |
| Syracuse, NY | $141,200 | 110 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $140,590 | 230 |
| Richmond, VA | $140,460 | 350 |
| Miami, FL | $138,220 | 30 |
| Monroe, MI | $136,260 | 90 |
| FL | $135,400 | 120 |
| IL | $134,510 | 1,040 |
| Chicago, IL | $134,510 | 710 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $133,970 | — |
| ID | $133,970 | — |
| PA | $133,250 | 340 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $133,250 | 170 |
| AL | $132,570 | 290 |
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025. Published survey snapshot, not a real-time market rate.