Median salary
$130,625
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$110.7k – $169.8k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
59.3%
80 of 135 roles
Live roles
135
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
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Staff Nuclear Hardness and Survivability Engineer
Principal Nuclear Engineer
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Senior/Staff Nuclear Safety Analysis Engineer
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Staff Nuclear Hardness & Survivability Systems Engineer
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Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Northrop Grumman
|
$123,000 | 14 |
|
Radiant Industries
|
$169,838 | 10 |
General Matter
|
$125,000 | 6 |
| GV GE Vernova | $162,200 | 5 |
Amentum
|
$115,000 | 5 |
The Aerospace Corporation
|
$167,850 | 4 |
|
Antares
|
$167,500 | 4 |
AtkinsRéalis
|
$98,675 | 4 |
Nuclear Engineer salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $147,500 | 9 |
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How much do Nuclear Engineer roles pay?
The median salary for Nuclear Engineer roles is $130,625 per year. Most pay falls between $110,675 (25th percentile) and $169,838 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $90,000 to $193,475.
These figures are computed live from 135 active Nuclear Engineer roles on JobsRadar, of which 80 (59.3%) 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, Northrop Grumman, Radiant Industries and Antares.
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 $130,625 per year, with most pay between $110,675 and $169,838 (25th–75th percentile), based on 80 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Nuclear Engineer salary range?
- Pay ranges from about $90,000 to $193,475 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $130,625. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.