The salary statistics and trend of nuclear engineers in the industry of scientific research and development 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 | $73,870 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $93,520 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $118,270 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $148,080 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $178,880 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for nuclear engineers in the industry of scientific research and development 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 $178,880. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $118,270. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent nuclear engineers is $73,870.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of nuclear engineers in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $118,270 | 7.84% | 4.83% |
| 2016 | $109,000 | -6.60% | - |
| 2015 | $116,190 | 6.63% | - |
| 2014 | $108,490 | -8.19% | - |
| 2013 | $117,370 | 4.10% | - |
| 2012 | $112,560 | - | - |
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 | |