Nuclear Engineer Salary in New York
Based on 160+ workers in New York
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$159,290
$76.582/hr
vs National Average
$134,043
+18.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$103K – $205K
160 employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Nuclear Engineer in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $103,340 |
| 25th percentile | $130,620 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $159,290 |
| 75th percentile | $197,630 |
| 90th percentile | $204,840 |
Historical Salary Trend — Nuclear Engineer in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $125,250 |
| 2023 | $128,200 |
| 2024 | $159,290 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $125,250 | $125,973 |
| 2023 | $128,200 | $126,302 |
| 2024 | $159,290 | $134,043 |