Nuclear Engineer Salary in North Carolina
Based on 520+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$128,150
$61.611/hr
vs National Average
$134,043
-4.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$85K – $167K
520 employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Nuclear Engineer in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $85,370 |
| 25th percentile | $104,960 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $128,150 |
| 75th percentile | $157,600 |
| 90th percentile | $167,320 |
Historical Salary Trend — Nuclear Engineer in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $116,600 |
| 2023 | $116,020 |
| 2024 | $128,150 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $116,600 | $125,973 |
| 2023 | $116,020 | $126,302 |
| 2024 | $128,150 | $134,043 |