50% of professionals earn between $12,283 - $100,055 USD
The median salary is $80,840
The average salary for a Nuclear Engineer in United States is USD 80,840 - USD 100,055 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 90,448 per year, based on 5,291 active job listings.
The cities with the most Nuclear Engineer job opportunities in United States are Oak Ridge, Washington, New York, Wilmington, Los Alamos. Oak Ridge leads with 78 job openings.
Leading employers for Nuclear Engineer roles in United States include Westinghouse Electric Company, Actalent, Apex Systems, HII, HKA Enterprises.
Explore 5,291 Nuclear Engineer job listings in United States on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.