Nuclear Engineers Salary in Pennsylvania
Nuclear Engineers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $133,250 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $133,250
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($133,970)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,250; the top 10% earn over $167,110. Nationally the range is $92,960 to $196,290.
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- Chemical Engineers$116,970 median in Pennsylvania
- Materials Scientists$106,920 median in Pennsylvania
- Materials Engineers$98,030 median in Pennsylvania
- Aerospace Engineers$133,940 median in Pennsylvania
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$121,730 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Nanosystems Engineers$108,950 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
Nuclear Engineers pay in Pennsylvania
How much do nuclear engineers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $133,250 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,250 and the top 10% earn over $167,110. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for nuclear engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 19 (−1% vs. the national median of $133,970). Living costs are not included.