The salary statistics and trend of nuclear engineers in the industry of architectural, engineering, and related services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare nuclear engineer salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $68,740 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $85,590 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $109,530 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $133,430 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $179,110 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for nuclear engineers in the industry of architectural, engineering, and related services. 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 $179,110. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $109,530. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent nuclear engineers is $68,740.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of nuclear engineers in the industry of Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $109,530 | -2.26% | 1.09% |
| 2016 | $112,010 | 5.24% | - |
| 2015 | $106,140 | 1.56% | - |
| 2014 | $104,480 | -5.20% | - |
| 2013 | $109,910 | 1.43% | - |
| 2012 | $108,340 | - | - |
The average salaries of nuclear engineers in eight industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services 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 |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Testing Laboratories | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |
| Engineering Services | |