Nuclear Engineer Salary in Pennsylvania
Based on 480+ workers in Pennsylvania
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (PA)
$134,580
$64.702/hr
vs National Average
$134,043
+0.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$82K – $173K
480 employed in Pennsylvania
Salary Distribution — Nuclear Engineer in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $82,490 |
| 25th percentile | $110,850 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $134,580 |
| 75th percentile | $161,760 |
| 90th percentile | $173,150 |
Historical Salary Trend — Nuclear Engineer in Pennsylvania vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $125,530 |
| 2023 | $126,530 |
| 2024 | $134,580 |
| Year | Pennsylvania Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $125,530 | $125,973 |
| 2023 | $126,530 | $126,302 |
| 2024 | $134,580 | $134,043 |