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Nuclear Engineer salaries in United States
Pay ranges employers published in 6 open job postings for Nuclear Engineer roles in United States, updated Oct 1, 2026.
- Median base pay$148,800a year
- Typical range$126,800–$174,200Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$217,700and above
- Postings6with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Nuclear Engineer postings in United States
- Principal Nuclear EngineerArgonne · Lemont, IL · $116K–$181K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
- Engineer V, NuclearX-Energy, LLC · Rockville, MD · $163K–$272K/yr · Posted Aug 29, 2026ApplyView posting
- Nuclear Engineer, SeniorBooz Allen Hamilton_United States · Reston, VA · $77.6K–$176K/yr · Posted Aug 23, 2026ApplyView posting
- Senior Nuclear Engineer - FormulationBlueorigin · United States · $145K–$203K/yr · Posted Aug 23, 2026ApplyView posting
- Senior Nuclear Engineer - FormulationBlueorigin · Southgate, MI · $145K–$203K/yr · Posted Aug 23, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers
How much does a Nuclear Engineer make in United States?
The median posted base pay for Nuclear Engineer jobs in United States is $149K a year, from 6 job postings with pay at 5 companies.
What is the typical Nuclear Engineer pay range in United States?
The middle half of postings list $127K–$174K. The top 10% list $218K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $66.6K or less.
How does United States pay compare with all Nuclear Engineer jobs?
The median here is $149K, against $149K across all 7 postings for the role.
How many Nuclear Engineer jobs in United States list pay?
6 open postings at 5 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.