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Nuclear Engineers

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Nuclear Engineers

National Avg Annual Salary

$134,980

National Avg Hourly Wage

$64.89

National Total Employment

14,740

Top Metro Avg Salary

$180,510

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Highest Paying State

District of Columbia leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $179,510.

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Largest State Market

Texas has one of the largest employment markets with 1,470 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Knoxville, TN shows an average annual salary of $180,510.

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Largest Metro Market

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN has a broad labor footprint with 750 jobs.

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Top States for Nuclear Engineers

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
District of Columbia DC $179,510 240 Open
California CA $170,560 870 Open
New Mexico NM $162,090 1,160 Open
New York NY $156,240 160 Open
Maryland MD $151,760 140 Open
Minnesota MN $147,850 190 Open
Nebraska NE $145,680 0 Open
Massachusetts MA $143,690 120 Open
Alabama AL $136,480 270 Open
Georgia GA $135,040 140 Open