Nuclear Engineer Salary in Pennsylvania
Based on 340+ workers in Pennsylvania
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (PA)
$133,250
$64.063/hr
vs National Average
$140,937
-5.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$83K – $167K
340 employed in Pennsylvania
Salary Distribution — Nuclear Engineer in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $83,250 |
| 25th percentile | $103,680 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $133,250 |
| 75th percentile | $162,100 |
| 90th percentile | $167,110 |
Historical Salary Trend — Nuclear Engineer in Pennsylvania vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $125,530 |
| 2023 | $126,530 |
| 2024 | $134,580 |
| 2025 | $133,250 |
| Year | Pennsylvania Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $125,530 | $125,973 |
| 2023 | $126,530 | $126,302 |
| 2024 | $134,580 | $134,043 |
| 2025 | $133,250 | $140,937 |