Nuclear Engineers Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $141,520 +11% vs national
Median hourly $68.04
10th percentile $109,990
90th percentile $168,910
Employed locally 150
National median $127,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $109,990
    25th
    $128,140
    50th (median)
    $141,520
    75th
    $158,010
    90th
    $168,910

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Nuclear Engineers salary vs area income 126% Median Nuclear Engineers salary is 26% 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
    Maryland $150,340
    Alabama $144,410
    Massachusetts $141,520
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $135,870
    Maine $120,700
    Madison, WI $90,540

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$109,960
    Civil Engineers$104,750
    Mechanical Engineers$124,160
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$136,040
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$101,750
    Electrical Engineers$127,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nuclear Engineers make per hour in Boston?

    The median hourly wage for Nuclear Engineers in Boston, MA-NH is $68.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.99 or more per hour.

    Is Boston above or below average for Nuclear Engineers salaries?

    The median Nuclear Engineers salary in Boston, MA-NH is 11% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Nuclear Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $109,990 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $128,140.