The salary statistics and trend of nuclear engineers in the industry of electric power generation, transmission and distribution are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare nuclear engineer salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $70,780 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $88,320 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $108,120 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $126,320 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $148,930 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for nuclear engineers in the industry of electric power generation, transmission and distribution. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) nuclear engineers is $148,930. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $108,120. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent nuclear engineers is $70,780.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of nuclear engineers in the industry of Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $108,120 | 4.32% | 8.39% |
| 2016 | $103,450 | -0.05% | - |
| 2015 | $103,500 | 2.04% | - |
| 2014 | $101,390 | 0.48% | - |
| 2013 | $100,900 | 1.83% | - |
| 2012 | $99,050 | - | - |
The average salaries of nuclear engineers in five industries within the utilities sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of nuclear engineers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | |
| Utilities | |
| Nuclear Electric Power Generation | |
| Natural Gas Distribution | |
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