Nuclear Engineers Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $132,440 +3.9% vs national
Median hourly $63.68
10th percentile $83,970
90th percentile $159,370
National median $127,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,970
    25th
    $104,730
    50th (median)
    $132,440
    75th
    $138,250
    90th
    $159,370

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Nuclear Engineers salary vs area income 199% Median Nuclear Engineers salary is 99% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nuclear Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $189,800
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $189,770
    Knoxville, TN $174,380
    California $167,660
    New York $159,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $150,950

    Nearby metros — Nuclear Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $138,050
    Michigan $137,890
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $129,820
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $128,150

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$99,680
    Industrial Engineers$104,550
    Mechanical Engineers$122,920
    Electrical Engineers$117,170
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$92,800
    Engineers, All Other$126,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nuclear Engineers make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Nuclear Engineers in Augusta, GA-SC is $63.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.62 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Nuclear Engineers salaries?

    The median Nuclear Engineers salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 3.9% above the national median of $127,520. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nuclear Engineers in Augusta?

    Entry-level Nuclear Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $83,970 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,730.