Highest Paying State $167,660 California
National Avg Median $131,618 Across 23 states
Lowest Paying State $93,080 Wisconsin

Nuclear Engineers Salary in All 50 States

Compare Nuclear Engineers pay across the country. Click any state for the full salary breakdown including percentiles, employment numbers, and related jobs.

State Median Salary Mean Salary Entry Level Top Earners Employed
California $167,660 $170,560 $132,510 $201,910 870
New York $159,290 $156,240 $103,340 $204,840 160
Maryland $150,340 $151,760 $121,370 $203,990 140
Minnesota $150,260 $147,850 $116,680 $203,950 190
Nebraska $149,280 $145,680 $96,160 $170,390 N/A
Alabama $144,410 $136,480 $98,950 $176,150 270
Massachusetts $141,520 $143,690 $117,580 $164,540 120
New Mexico $140,070 $162,090 $87,580 $227,280 1,160
Michigan $137,890 $133,580 $80,230 $163,890 180
Pennsylvania $134,580 $134,640 $82,490 $173,150 480
Idaho $130,210 $129,980 $101,140 $175,380 720
Illinois $130,160 $134,910 $101,890 $165,520 950
Georgia $129,820 $135,040 $73,490 $200,730 140
Florida $129,230 $128,200 $87,580 $172,310 140
North Carolina $128,150 $131,120 $85,370 $167,320 520
Missouri $126,010 $121,160 $90,670 $158,960 130
Washington $125,130 $130,790 $81,220 $183,120 1,370
Ohio $122,820 $117,180 $85,280 $158,820 120
Maine $120,700 $117,980 $88,050 $140,170 350
Virginia $108,740 $112,970 $79,190 $147,430 1,300
South Carolina $107,880 $118,630 $81,260 $154,220 1,280
Texas $100,000 $106,690 $100,000 $110,060 1,470
Wisconsin $93,080 $106,750 $80,760 $159,960 N/A

Data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2024. Sorted by median salary (highest to lowest). Entry Level = 10th percentile, Top Earners = 90th percentile.

Nuclear Engineers Salary FAQs

Which state pays Nuclear Engineerss the most?

California pays the highest median salary for Nuclear Engineerss at $167,660 per year, according to 2024 BLS data. The top 5 highest paying states are: California ($167,660), New York ($159,290), Maryland ($150,340), Minnesota ($150,260), Nebraska ($149,280).

What is the average Nuclear Engineers salary nationally?

The average median Nuclear Engineers salary across all 23 states is $131,618 per year. The salary ranges from $93,080 in Wisconsin to $167,660 in California — a difference of $74,580.

Which state pays Nuclear Engineerss the least?

Wisconsin has the lowest median Nuclear Engineers salary at $93,080 per year. However, cost of living in Wisconsin may be lower, so purchasing power could be comparable.