Nuclear Engineer Salary in United States
Nuclear Engineer Salary in Oak Ridge
Based on 1,140 job listings - Oak Ridge, United States 2026
Average salary
$100,636 - $140,198
Median salary
$93,188 - $129,498
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$71K
25th percentile$85K
Median$93K
75th percentile$117K
90th percentile$141K
50% of professionals earn between $84,762 - $116,517 USD
The median salary is $93,188
Compare with national average
Oak Ridge
Average salary
100,636 - 140,198
Median salary
93,188 - 129,498
1,140 job openings
United States
Average salary
100,000 - 121,900
Median salary
100,000 - 121,900
54,679 job openings
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The average salary for a Nuclear Engineer in Oak Ridge, United States is USD 100,636 - USD 140,198 per year in 2026, based on 1,140 job listings.
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