Nuclear Engineers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $110,060 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $52.91
10th percentile $110,060
90th percentile $110,060
Employed locally 470
National median $127,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $110,060
    25th
    $110,060
    50th (median)
    $110,060
    75th
    $110,060
    90th
    $110,060

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 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

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$105,070
    Civil Engineers$98,750
    Mechanical Engineers$104,410
    Electrical Engineers$104,380
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$130,780
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$63,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nuclear Engineers make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Nuclear Engineers in Dallas, TX is $52.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.91 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Nuclear Engineers salaries?

    The median Nuclear Engineers salary in Dallas, TX is 13.7% below 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Nuclear Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $110,060 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $110,060.