Nuclear Engineers Salary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Median Salary

$180,360

per year

Hourly Rate

$86.71

per hour

Employment

840

in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

vs. National Avg

+34.6%

National: $133,970

📊 Compared to the national median of $133,970, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV pays 34.6% MORE for Nuclear Engineers positions.

Purchasing Power

$159,894

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

112.8

13% above national avg

Rent/Income

13%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

10th

$115,490

25th

$147,520

Median

$180,360

75th

$196,290

90th

$204,940

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