Nuclear Engineer Salary in District of Columbia
Based on 240+ workers in District of Columbia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (DC)
$189,800
$91.25/hr
vs National Average
$134,043
+41.6% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$142K – $204K
240 employed in District of Columbia
Salary Distribution — Nuclear Engineer in District of Columbia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $141,810 |
| 25th percentile | $166,400 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $189,800 |
| 75th percentile | $197,020 |
| 90th percentile | $203,990 |
Historical Salary Trend — Nuclear Engineer in District of Columbia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $159,620 |
| 2023 | $174,390 |
| 2024 | $189,800 |
| Year | District of Columbia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $159,620 | $125,973 |
| 2023 | $174,390 | $126,302 |
| 2024 | $189,800 | $134,043 |