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Nuclear engineer salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Nuclear Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$186,140
Average $186,140
Low $131,596
High $263,292

The average salary for a nuclear engineer is $186,140 per year in the United States. 1.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).

Nuclear Engineer job openings in United States

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Senior Nuclear Engineer
Leidos3.7out of 5 stars.
Reston, VA
$131,300 - $237,350 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Nuclear Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
COMPA Industries
 
$260,000per year
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Synergy Solutions
 
$249,600per year
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ACS solutions
 
$223,600per year
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Piper Companies
 
$220,000per year
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North Wind Group
 
$219,336per year
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US Navy
 
$210,925per year
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Highest paying cities for Nuclear Engineers near United States

  1. Livermore, CA
    $191,068 per year
  2. Bellevue, WA
    $182,185 per year
  3. Rockville, MD
    $156,142 per year
  4. Oak Ridge, TN
    $148,852 per year
  5. Richland, WA
    $134,249 per year

Where can a Nuclear Engineer earn more?

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