Nuclear Engineers Salary in Virginia
Nuclear Engineers in Virginia earn a median of $128,890 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $128,890
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($133,970)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- Not published
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,480; the top 10% earn over $192,350. Nationally the range is $92,960 to $196,290.
States ranked near Virginia
Similar jobs in Virginia
- Chemical Engineers$136,380 median in Virginia
- Materials Scientists$124,150 median in Virginia
- Materials Engineers$116,720 median in Virginia
- Aerospace Engineers$143,210 median in Virginia
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$104,920 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
- Nanosystems Engineers$148,160 median in Virginia (broader BLS group)
Nuclear Engineers pay in Virginia
How much do nuclear engineers make in Virginia?
The median is $128,890 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,480 and the top 10% earn over $192,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for nuclear engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 19 (−4% vs. the national median of $133,970). Living costs are not included.