Nuclear Engineers Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $128,150 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $61.61
10th percentile $85,370
90th percentile $172,430
Employed locally 260
National median $127,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,370
    25th
    $103,520
    50th (median)
    $128,150
    75th
    $158,530
    90th
    $172,430

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Nuclear Engineers salary vs area income 160% Median Nuclear Engineers salary is 60% 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
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $135,040
    Lynchburg, VA $129,690
    Wilmington, NC $123,200
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $110,510

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $100,040
    Mechanical Engineers $100,990
    Industrial Engineers $102,110
    Electrical Engineers $114,450
    Engineers, All Other $125,340
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $86,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nuclear Engineers make per hour in Charlotte?

    The median hourly wage for Nuclear Engineers in Charlotte, NC-SC is $61.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.89 or more per hour.

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Nuclear Engineers salaries?

    The median Nuclear Engineers salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 0.5% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Nuclear Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $85,370 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,520.