Nuclear Engineer Salary in California
Based on 870+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$167,660
$80.606/hr
vs National Average
$134,043
+25.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$133K – $202K
870 employed in California
Salary Distribution — Nuclear Engineer in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $132,510 |
| 25th percentile | $165,900 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $167,660 |
| 75th percentile | $187,430 |
| 90th percentile | $201,910 |
Historical Salary Trend — Nuclear Engineer in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $169,090 |
| 2024 | $167,660 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $169,090 | $125,973 |
| 2024 | $167,660 | $134,043 |