Nuclear Engineers Salary in Washington
Nuclear Engineers in Washington earn a median of $129,480 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $129,480
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($133,970)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 1,380
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,100; the top 10% earn over $200,930. Nationally the range is $92,960 to $196,290.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Chemical Engineers$128,290 median in Washington
- Materials Scientists$127,250 median in Washington
- Materials Engineers$139,840 median in Washington
- Aerospace Engineers$158,370 median in Washington
- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$126,590 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
- Nanosystems Engineers$134,570 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
Nuclear Engineers pay in Washington
How much do nuclear engineers make in Washington?
The median is $129,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,100 and the top 10% earn over $200,930. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for nuclear engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 19 (−3% vs. the national median of $133,970). Living costs are not included.