Nuclear Engineer Salary in South Carolina
Based on 1K+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$107,880
$51.865/hr
vs National Average
$134,043
-19.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$81K – $154K
1K employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Nuclear Engineer in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $81,260 |
| 25th percentile | $101,350 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $107,880 |
| 75th percentile | $134,320 |
| 90th percentile | $154,220 |
Historical Salary Trend — Nuclear Engineer in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $101,200 |
| 2023 | $104,270 |
| 2024 | $107,880 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $101,200 | $125,973 |
| 2023 | $104,270 | $126,302 |
| 2024 | $107,880 | $134,043 |