Nuclear Engineers Salary in Pennsylvania
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 2 metro areas • Pennsylvania
Nuclear Engineers in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $135,585 per year on average across 2 metro and nonmetro areas, +6.3% vs the national median of $127,520. An estimated 450 nuclear engineers are employed across Pennsylvania, with salaries ranging from $134,580 to $136,590 depending on location.
$135,585
Avg median salary in Pennsylvania
$136,590
Highest paying metro
$134,580
Lowest paying metro
450
Employed in Pennsylvania
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Nuclear Engineers salaries by city in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $136,590 | $110,230 | $168,300 | 240 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $134,580 | $110,850 | $143,060 | 210 |