Nuclear Engineers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$127,520
↑ 25.1% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Nuclear Engineers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Nuclear Engineers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 25.1% since 2011 ($101,930 → $127,520)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $127,520
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.4% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -15%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $127,520 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | $125,460 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $122,480 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $120,380 | +3.7% |
| 2020 | $116,140 | +2.4% |
| 2019 | $113,460 | +5.4% |
| 2018 | $107,600 | +1.7% |
| 2017 | $105,810 | +3.5% |
| 2016 | $102,220 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | $102,950 | +2.5% |
| 2014 | $100,470 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | $101,600 | -2.6% |
| 2012 | $104,270 | +2.3% |
| 2011 | $101,930 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.