Nuclear Engineers Salary in Georgia
Nuclear Engineers in Georgia earn a median of $132,440 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $132,440
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($133,970)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range in Georgia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,800; the top 10% earn over $173,100. Nationally the range is $92,960 to $196,290.
States ranked near Georgia
Similar jobs in Georgia
- Chemical Engineers$103,880 median in Georgia
- Materials Scientists$91,970 median in Georgia
- Materials Engineers$100,840 median in Georgia
- Aerospace Engineers$140,460 median in Georgia
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$105,880 median in Georgia (broader BLS group)
- Nanosystems Engineers$112,260 median in Georgia (broader BLS group)
Nuclear Engineers pay in Georgia
How much do nuclear engineers make in Georgia?
The median is $132,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,800 and the top 10% earn over $173,100. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Georgia a good state for nuclear engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 19 (−1% vs. the national median of $133,970). Living costs are not included.