How much does a Nuclear Engineer earn in New Zealand?

The estimated salary for Nuclear Engineer in New Zealand ranges from NZD 73,000 to NZD 145,000 NZD per year, depending on experience and location.

The average salary for a Nuclear Engineer in New Zealand is NZD 106,500 - NZD 142,500 per year.

Nuclear Engineer Salary in New Zealand

Salary estimate - 2026

Average salary

$73,000 - $145,000

Median salary

$106,500 - $142,500

Lower rangeUpper range

10th percentile$60K

25th percentile$73K

Median$140K

75th percentile$145K

90th percentile$150K

50% of professionals earn between $73,000 - $145,000 NZD

The median salary is $140,000

NZD 101,000 - 173,000+26%

NZD 111,000 - 190,000+38%

NZD 110,700 - 159,300+24%

NZD 116,000 - 209,000+49%

NZD 92,000 - 164,000+17%

NZD 88,000 - 156,000+12%

NZD 86,000 - 149,000+8%

NZD 10,833 - 11,458-90%

NZD 83,500 - 146,000+5%

NZD 10,833 - 11,667-90%

Nuclear Engineer

Nuclear Engineer - New Zealand 2026: NZD 73,000 - NZD 145,000. NZD 124,500 (median).