Highest-paying cities for nuclear engineers
Washington, DC leads at $180,360 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $180,360 | $147,520–$196,290 |
| Knoxville, TN | $179,660 | $119,420–$247,960 |
| Seattle, WA | $161,050 | $128,790–$166,330 |
| Kennewick, WA | $156,460 | $127,270–$173,320 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $146,850 | $126,190–$176,700 |
| Boston, MA | $144,830 | $103,790–$161,620 |
| Syracuse, NY | $141,200 | $141,200–$162,690 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $140,590 | $105,800–$167,110 |
| Richmond, VA | $140,460 | $129,450–$169,320 |
| Miami, FL | $138,220 | $116,010–$157,280 |
| Monroe, MI | $136,260 | $133,030–$166,840 |
| Chicago, IL | $134,510 | $108,690–$164,750 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $133,250 | $98,590–$163,510 |
| Cleveland, OH | $132,340 | $132,340–$160,730 |
| Charlotte, NC | $131,850 | $131,050–$161,310 |
| Raleigh, NC | $130,300 | $129,550–$161,530 |
| Wilmington, NC | $129,710 | $99,660–$158,830 |
| Columbia, SC | $128,340 | $128,340–$157,650 |
| Huntsville, AL | $125,870 | $120,720–$161,290 |
| Greenville, SC | $124,690 | $97,800–$124,800 |
| Portland, ME | $120,430 | $107,060–$135,260 |
| Atlanta, GA | $119,580 | $109,360–$169,120 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $110,510 | $97,580–$129,030 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.