Nuclear Engineers Salary in District of Columbia
Nuclear Engineers in District of Columbia earn a median of $195,190 a year, +46% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $195,190
- vs. U.S. median
- +46% ($133,970)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $128,960; the top 10% earn over $207,480. Nationally the range is $92,960 to $196,290.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Materials Scientists$137,600 median in District of Columbia
- Aerospace Engineers$157,600 median in District of Columbia
- Nanosystems Engineers$151,920 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Water/Wastewater Engineers$103,880 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Validation Engineers$103,300 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
Nuclear Engineers pay in District of Columbia
How much do nuclear engineers make in District of Columbia?
The median is $195,190 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $128,960 and the top 10% earn over $207,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for nuclear engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 19 (+46% vs. the national median of $133,970). Living costs are not included.