Nuclear Engineers Salary in North Carolina

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • North Carolina

Nuclear Engineers in North Carolina earn a median salary of $128,797 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, +1% vs the national median of $127,520. An estimated 440 nuclear engineers are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $123,200 to $135,040 depending on location.

$128,797 Avg median salary in North Carolina
$135,040 Highest paying metro
$123,200 Lowest paying metro
440 Employed in North Carolina

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      Nuclear Engineers salaries by city in North Carolina

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Raleigh, NC $135,040 $125,910 $160,930 100
      Charlotte, NC-SC $128,150 $103,520 $158,530 260
      Wilmington, NC $123,200 $104,960 $127,520 80

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