Nuclear Engineers Salary in California

Median Salary

$172,400

per year

Hourly Rate

$82.88

per hour

Employment

1,070

in California

vs. National Avg

+28.7%

National: $133,970

📊 Compared to the national median of $133,970, California pays 28.7% MORE for Nuclear Engineers positions.

Purchasing Power

$155,736

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

110.7

11% above national avg

Rent/Income

16%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in California

10th

$109,990

25th

$135,400

Median

$172,400

75th

$176,390

90th

$207,740

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).