Median salary
$130,313
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$99.1k – $159.8k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
54.3%
63 of 116 roles
Live roles
116
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
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Nuclear Safety Programs Engineer
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Northrop Grumman
|
$99,100 | 9 |
|
Radiant Industries
|
$148,925 | 8 |
|
General Matter
|
$125,000 | 7 |
|
Antares
|
$167,500 | 5 |
|
X-energy
|
$133,500 | 5 |
|
Amentum
|
$137,500 | 4 |
| GV GE Vernova | $144,300 | 3 |
Thea Energy
|
$157,500 | 2 |
Nuclear Engineer salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $167,500 | 11 |
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How much do Nuclear Engineer roles pay?
The median salary for Nuclear Engineer roles is $130,313 per year. Most pay falls between $99,100 (25th percentile) and $159,788 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $87,509 to $184,750.
These figures are computed live from 116 active Nuclear Engineer roles on JobsRadar, of which 63 (54.3%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Nuclear Engineer roles include Helion, Radiant Industries, X-energy and Northrop Grumman.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Nuclear Engineer salary?
- The median is $130,313 per year, with most pay between $99,100 and $159,788 (25th–75th percentile), based on 63 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Nuclear Engineer salary range?
- Pay ranges from about $87,509 to $184,750 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $130,313. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.