Nuclear Engineers Salary in South Carolina
Nuclear Engineers in South Carolina earn a median of $126,570 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $126,570
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($133,970)
- Rank among states
- 18 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 1,440
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,970; the top 10% earn over $159,740. Nationally the range is $92,960 to $196,290.
States ranked near South Carolina
Similar jobs in South Carolina
- Chemical Engineers$101,570 median in South Carolina
- Materials Scientists$101,930 median in South Carolina
- Materials Engineers$121,610 median in South Carolina
- Aerospace Engineers$137,030 median in South Carolina
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$104,120 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Nanosystems Engineers$110,490 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
Nuclear Engineers pay in South Carolina
How much do nuclear engineers make in South Carolina?
The median is $126,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,970 and the top 10% earn over $159,740. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for nuclear engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 18 of 19 (−6% vs. the national median of $133,970). Living costs are not included.