The salary statistics and trend of nuclear engineers in the industry of management, scientific, and technical consulting 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 | $83,440 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $97,870 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $134,650 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $169,860 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $206,670 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for nuclear engineers in the industry of management, scientific, and technical consulting 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 $206,670. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $134,650. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent nuclear engineers is $83,440.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of nuclear engineers in the industry of Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $134,650 | 7.09% | 11.53% |
| 2016 | $125,100 | 14.00% | - |
| 2015 | $107,590 | 5.93% | - |
| 2014 | $101,210 | -9.64% | - |
| 2013 | $110,970 | -7.34% | - |
| 2012 | $119,120 | - | - |
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 | |