Nuclear Engineers Salary in Texas
Nuclear Engineers in Texas earn a median of $128,340 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $128,340
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($133,970)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,250; the top 10% earn over $170,600. Nationally the range is $92,960 to $196,290.
States ranked near Texas
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- Chemical Engineers$132,750 median in Texas
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- Aerospace Engineers$130,270 median in Texas
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$123,440 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Nanosystems Engineers$115,810 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
Nuclear Engineers pay in Texas
How much do nuclear engineers make in Texas?
The median is $128,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,250 and the top 10% earn over $170,600. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for nuclear engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 19 (−4% vs. the national median of $133,970). Living costs are not included.