Nuclear Engineers Salary in Michigan
Nuclear Engineers in Michigan earn a median of $129,940 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $129,940
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($133,970)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,570; the top 10% earn over $159,030. Nationally the range is $92,960 to $196,290.
States ranked near Michigan
Similar jobs in Michigan
- Chemical Engineers$103,230 median in Michigan
- Materials Scientists$107,410 median in Michigan
- Materials Engineers$94,050 median in Michigan
- Aerospace Engineers$128,960 median in Michigan
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$107,780 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
- Nanosystems Engineers$121,000 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
Nuclear Engineers pay in Michigan
How much do nuclear engineers make in Michigan?
The median is $129,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,570 and the top 10% earn over $159,030. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for nuclear engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 19 (−3% vs. the national median of $133,970). Living costs are not included.