Nuclear Engineers Salary in North Carolina
Nuclear Engineers in North Carolina earn a median of $131,850 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $131,850
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($133,970)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $96,300; the top 10% earn over $166,200. Nationally the range is $92,960 to $196,290.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Chemical Engineers$117,410 median in North Carolina
- Materials Scientists$106,470 median in North Carolina
- Materials Engineers$104,240 median in North Carolina
- Aerospace Engineers$122,930 median in North Carolina
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$106,800 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Nanosystems Engineers$112,450 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
Nuclear Engineers pay in North Carolina
How much do nuclear engineers make in North Carolina?
The median is $131,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $96,300 and the top 10% earn over $166,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for nuclear engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 19 (−2% vs. the national median of $133,970). Living costs are not included.