What is the median salary for Nuclear Engineer in Houston?

The median salary for Nuclear Engineer in Houston is USD 139,000 - USD 258,000 per year.

How does the Nuclear Engineer salary in Houston compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Nuclear Engineer in United States is USD 75,000 - USD 160,000, while in Houston it is USD 139,000 - USD 258,000.

Nuclear Engineer Salary in United States

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Houston

Based on 43 job listings - Houston, United States 2026

Average salary

$139,000 - $258,000

Median salary

$139,000 - $258,000

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Houston

Average salary

139,000 - 258,000

Median salary

139,000 - 258,000

43 job openings

United States

Average salary

75,000 - 160,000

Median salary

110,000 - 160,000

20,697 job openings

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Lynchburg39 job openings

Greenville38 job openings

Rockville36 job openings

Minneapolis32 job openings

Atlanta29 job openings

Austin28 job openings

Aiken24 job openings

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Oregon23 job openings

Florida20 job openings

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The average salary for a Nuclear Engineer in Houston, United States is USD 139,000 - USD 258,000 per year in 2026, based on 43 job listings.

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