Nuclear Engineers Salary in New York
Nuclear Engineers in New York earn a median of $141,200 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $141,200
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($133,970)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $114,610; the top 10% earn over $204,940. Nationally the range is $92,960 to $196,290.
States ranked near New York
Similar jobs in New York
- Chemical Engineers$129,060 median in New York
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- Aerospace Engineers$130,330 median in New York
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$101,300 median in New York (broader BLS group)
- Nanosystems Engineers$117,600 median in New York (broader BLS group)
Nuclear Engineers pay in New York
How much do nuclear engineers make in New York?
The median is $141,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $114,610 and the top 10% earn over $204,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for nuclear engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 19 (+5% vs. the national median of $133,970). Living costs are not included.