50% of professionals earn between $75,000 - $160,000 USD
The median salary is $110,000
The average salary for a Nuclear Engineer in United States is USD 75,000 - USD 160,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 135,000 per year, based on 20,370 active job listings.
The cities with the most Nuclear Engineer job opportunities in United States are Chicago, Oak Ridge, Washington, Charlotte, Wilmington. Chicago leads with 289 job openings.
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