Nuclear Engineer Salary in New York
Based on 150+ workers in New York
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$141,200
$67.88/hr
vs National Average
$140,937
+0.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$115K – $205K
150 employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Nuclear Engineer in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $114,610 |
| 25th percentile | $137,260 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $141,200 |
| 75th percentile | $162,690 |
| 90th percentile | $204,940 |
Top-Paying Industries for Nuclear Engineer (U.S.)
Which industries pay Nuclear Engineers the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Nuclear Engineers in New York tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $143,600 | 6K |
| Administrative and Support Services | $137,920 | 950 |
| Utilities | $134,250 | 4K |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $131,690 | 340 |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $119,520 | 3K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Nuclear Engineer in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (New York) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $125,250 |
| 2023 | $128,200 |
| 2024 | $159,290 |
| 2025 | $141,200 |
| 2026 (projected) | $141,200 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $125,250 | $125,973 |
| 2023 | $128,200 | $126,302 |
| 2024 | $159,290 | $134,043 |
| 2025 | $141,200 | $140,937 |
| 2026 (projected) | $141,200 | $140,937 |
Nuclear Engineer Salary by Experience Level in New York
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $137,260 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $141,200 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $162,690 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $204,940 |
Nuclear Engineer Salary in Other States
Related Nuclear Engineer Salaries in New York
How other high-demand occupations in New York compare to Nuclear Engineer ($141,200 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Nuclear Engineer | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Manager in NY | $175,710 | +24.4% | $84.48/hr |
| Aerospace Engineer in NY | $130,330 | -7.7% | $62.66/hr |
| Chemical Engineer in NY | $129,060 | -8.6% | $62.05/hr |
| Materials Engineer in NY | $125,900 | -10.8% | $60.53/hr |
| Electrical Engineer in NY | $119,010 | -15.7% | $57.22/hr |
| Marine Engineer in NY | $112,230 | -20.5% | $53.96/hr |
| Biomedical Engineer in NY | $104,010 | -26.3% | $50.00/hr |
| Civil Engineer in NY | $103,760 | -26.5% | $49.88/hr |
| Industrial Engineer in NY | $102,640 | -27.3% | $49.35/hr |
| Mechanical Engineer in NY | $102,440 | -27.5% | $49.25/hr |
| Environmental Engineer in NY | $101,270 | -28.3% | $48.69/hr |
| Database Administrator in NY | $141,350 | +0.1% | $67.96/hr |