Nuclear Engineer Salary in North Carolina
Based on 460+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$131,850
$63.389/hr
vs National Average
$140,937
-6.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$96K – $166K
460 employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Nuclear Engineer in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $96,300 |
| 25th percentile | $123,720 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $131,850 |
| 75th percentile | $161,310 |
| 90th percentile | $166,200 |
Historical Salary Trend — Nuclear Engineer in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $116,600 |
| 2023 | $116,020 |
| 2024 | $128,150 |
| 2025 | $131,850 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $116,600 | $125,973 |
| 2023 | $116,020 | $126,302 |
| 2024 | $128,150 | $134,043 |
| 2025 | $131,850 | $140,937 |