Highest-paying states for nuclear engineers
District of Columbia leads at $195,190 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $195,190 | $164,050–$204,940 |
| California | $172,400 | $135,400–$176,390 |
| New Mexico | $164,300 | $134,370–$199,020 |
| Maryland | $157,960 | $127,870–$190,470 |
| Massachusetts | $145,760 | $103,790–$161,620 |
| New York | $141,200 | $137,260–$162,690 |
| Florida | $135,400 | $110,810–$160,990 |
| Illinois | $134,510 | $112,260–$162,440 |
| Pennsylvania | $133,250 | $103,680–$162,100 |
| Alabama | $132,570 | $125,870–$154,920 |
| Georgia | $132,440 | $104,870–$158,130 |
| North Carolina | $131,850 | $123,720–$161,310 |
| Michigan | $129,940 | $103,680–$156,590 |
| Washington | $129,480 | $109,550–$153,960 |
| Texas | $128,340 | $101,980–$155,830 |
| South Carolina | $126,570 | $104,730–$138,250 |
| Maine | $123,780 | $110,410–$139,240 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.