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Nuclear Engineer salaries in Virginia

Pay ranges employers published in 9 open job postings for Nuclear Engineer roles in Virginia, updated Nov 15, 2026.

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Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Nuclear Engineer postings in Virginia

  1. Nuclear Engineer 4 - 31049HII Mission Technologies · Newport News, VA · $114K–$131K/yr · Posted Nov 7, 2026
  2. Nuclear Engineer 3 - 31033HII Mission Technologies · Newport News, VA · $94.4K–$108K/yr · Posted Nov 7, 2026
  3. Nuclear Engineer 2 - 31046HII Mission Technologies · Newport News, VA · $77.5K–$88.6K/yr · Posted Nov 7, 2026
  4. Nuclear Engineer 2 - 31046Mission Technologies, a division of HII · Newport News, VA · $77K–$89K/yr · Posted Nov 7, 2026
  5. Nuclear Engineer 3 - 31033Mission Technologies, a division of HII · Newport News, VA · $94K–$108K/yr · Posted Nov 7, 2026
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Nuclear Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$123K median, $83K–$160K typical, 89 postingsUnited States: middle half $83K–$160K, median $123K
  2. California$127K median, $77K–$193K typical, 34 postingsCalifornia: middle half $77K–$193K, median $127K
  3. El Segundo, CA$127K median, $77K–$193K typical, 27 postingsEl Segundo, CA: middle half $77K–$193K, median $127K
  4. Maryland$175K median, $115K–$175K typical, 9 postingsMaryland: middle half $115K–$175K, median $175K
  5. Rockville, MD$175K median, $115K–$175K typical, 9 postingsRockville, MD: middle half $115K–$175K, median $175K
  6. Pennsylvania$99.5K median, $56.6K–$99.6K typical, 8 postingsPennsylvania: middle half $56.6K–$99.6K, median $99.5K
  7. Newport News, VA$101K median, $83K–$123K typical, 6 postingsNewport News, VA: middle half $83K–$123K, median $101K
  8. Cranberry Township, PA$27.20/hr ($56.6K/yr) median, $27.20–$31.49/hr typical, 4 postingsCranberry Township, PA: middle half $27.20–$31.49/hr, median $27.20/hr ($56.6K/yr)

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Questions and answers

How much does a Nuclear Engineer make in Virginia?

The median posted base pay for Nuclear Engineer jobs in Virginia is $123K a year, from 9 job postings with pay at 3 companies.

What is the typical Nuclear Engineer pay range in Virginia?

The middle half of postings list $101K–$127K. The top 10% list $127K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $83K or less.

How does Virginia pay compare with all Nuclear Engineer jobs?

The median here is $123K, against $123K across all 92 postings for the role.

How many Nuclear Engineer jobs in Virginia list pay?

9 open postings at 3 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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