Nuclear Engineers salary in United States
The median nuclear engineers salary is $133,970 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Nuclear Engineers salary by region
Pay trend
Up 10.6% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Nuclear Engineers salary FAQs
What is the average Nuclear Engineers salary in United States?
The median Nuclear Engineers salary in United States is $133,970 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of nuclear engineerss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Nuclear Engineers earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $92,960 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $196,290 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $133,970.
Do Nuclear Engineers salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - District of Columbia is among the highest at $195,190, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Nuclear Engineers salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.