Nuclear Engineers Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • Virginia
Nuclear Engineers in Virginia earn a median salary of $126,887 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, -0.5% vs the national median of $127,520. An estimated 1,690 nuclear engineers are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $110,510 to $140,460 depending on location.
$126,887
Avg median salary in Virginia
$140,460
Highest paying metro
$110,510
Lowest paying metro
1,690
Employed in Virginia
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Nuclear Engineers salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | $140,460 | $129,450 | $169,320 | 350 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $129,690 | $84,530 | $141,550 | 80 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $110,510 | $97,580 | $129,030 | 1,260 |