Nuclear Engineer Salary in South Carolina
Based on 1K+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$126,570
$60.851/hr
vs National Average
$140,937
-10.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$84K – $160K
1K employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Nuclear Engineer in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $83,970 |
| 25th percentile | $104,730 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $126,570 |
| 75th percentile | $138,250 |
| 90th percentile | $159,740 |
Historical Salary Trend — Nuclear Engineer in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $101,200 |
| 2023 | $104,270 |
| 2024 | $107,880 |
| 2025 | $126,570 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $101,200 | $125,973 |
| 2023 | $104,270 | $126,302 |
| 2024 | $107,880 | $134,043 |
| 2025 | $126,570 | $140,937 |