Nuclear Engineers Salary in Alabama
Nuclear Engineers in Alabama earn a median of $132,570 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $132,570
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($133,970)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range in Alabama
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $97,950; the top 10% earn over $161,290. Nationally the range is $92,960 to $196,290.
States ranked near Alabama
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- Chemical Engineers$135,030 median in Alabama
- Materials Engineers$107,580 median in Alabama
- Aerospace Engineers$127,540 median in Alabama
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$105,490 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Nanosystems Engineers$152,550 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
- Water/Wastewater Engineers$99,010 median in Alabama (broader BLS group)
Nuclear Engineers pay in Alabama
How much do nuclear engineers make in Alabama?
The median is $132,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $97,950 and the top 10% earn over $161,290. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Alabama a good state for nuclear engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 19 (−1% vs. the national median of $133,970). Living costs are not included.