Nuclear Engineer
$133,534
median · per year, annualized USD
Median over time
▼ -16.8%
$160,500
$133,534
$120.8k
25th
$133.5k
Median
$177.8k
75th
$95k
$197.5k
Box 25th–75th · whiskers 10th–90th
Full range $79.5k – $317k · outliers off-axis
- Disclosing
- 56.3%
- Live roles
- 128
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Highest-paying jobs
Principal Nuclear Materials Engineer
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Nuclear Licensing Engineer
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Northrop Grumman
|
$123,000 | 14 |
|
Radiant Industries
|
$168,188 | 11 |
General Matter
|
$125,000 | 6 |
The Aerospace Corporation
|
$167,850 | 4 |
|
Antares
|
$167,500 | 4 |
| GV GE Vernova | $164,150 | 4 |
|
Amentum
|
$137,500 | 4 |
| PA Parsons | $121,550 | 3 |
Nuclear Engineer salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $147,500 | 9 |