How much does a Nuclear Engineer earn in New Zealand?

The estimated salary for Nuclear Engineer in New Zealand ranges from NZD 105,000 to NZD 182,000 NZD per year, depending on experience and location.

The average salary for a Nuclear Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 126,000 - NZD 164,500 per year.

Nuclear Engineer Salary in New Zealand

Salary estimate - 2026

Average salary

$105,000 - $182,000

Median salary

$126,000 - $164,500

Lower rangeUpper range

10th percentile$80K

25th percentile$105K

Median$147K

75th percentile$182K

90th percentile$232K

50% of professionals earn between $105,000 - $182,000 NZD

The median salary is $147,000

NZD 50,834 - 70,417-58%

NZD 111,000 - 190,000+5%

NZD 110,700 - 159,300-6%

NZD 116,000 - 209,000+13%

NZD 92,000 - 164,000-11%

NZD 88,000 - 156,000-15%

NZD 86,000 - 149,000-18%

NZD 70,000 - 105,000-39%

NZD 83,500 - 146,000-20%

NZD 11,667 - 16,667-90%

Nuclear Engineer

Nuclear Engineer - New Zealand 2026: NZD 105,000 - NZD 182,000. NZD 145,250 (median).