Nuclear Engineers Salary in Massachusetts
Nuclear Engineers in Massachusetts earn a median of $145,760 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $145,760
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($133,970)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,750; the top 10% earn over $174,710. Nationally the range is $92,960 to $196,290.
States ranked near Massachusetts
Similar jobs in Massachusetts
- Chemical Engineers$118,000 median in Massachusetts
- Materials Scientists$132,600 median in Massachusetts
- Materials Engineers$114,100 median in Massachusetts
- Aerospace Engineers$149,470 median in Massachusetts
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$131,210 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
- Nanosystems Engineers$131,260 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
Nuclear Engineers pay in Massachusetts
How much do nuclear engineers make in Massachusetts?
The median is $145,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,750 and the top 10% earn over $174,710. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for nuclear engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 19 (+9% vs. the national median of $133,970). Living costs are not included.