Nuclear Engineers Salary in Maryland
Nuclear Engineers in Maryland earn a median of $157,960 a year, +18% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $157,960
- vs. U.S. median
- +18% ($133,970)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range in Maryland
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $103,990; the top 10% earn over $207,480. Nationally the range is $92,960 to $196,290.
States ranked near Maryland
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- Chemical Engineers$127,190 median in Maryland
- Materials Scientists$112,400 median in Maryland
- Materials Engineers$140,640 median in Maryland
- Aerospace Engineers$156,750 median in Maryland
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$110,950 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
- Nanosystems Engineers$129,770 median in Maryland (broader BLS group)
Nuclear Engineers pay in Maryland
How much do nuclear engineers make in Maryland?
The median is $157,960 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $103,990 and the top 10% earn over $207,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maryland a good state for nuclear engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 19 (+18% vs. the national median of $133,970). Living costs are not included.