Nuclear Engineer Salary in Texas
Based on 190+ workers in Texas
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (TX)
$128,340
$61.70/hr
vs National Average
$140,937
-8.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$83K – $171K
190 employed in Texas
Salary Distribution — Nuclear Engineer in Texas
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $83,250 |
| 25th percentile | $101,980 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $128,340 |
| 75th percentile | $155,830 |
| 90th percentile | $170,600 |
Top-Paying Industries for Nuclear Engineer (U.S.)
Which industries pay Nuclear Engineers the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Nuclear Engineers in Texas tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $143,600 | 6K |
| Administrative and Support Services | $137,920 | 950 |
| Utilities | $134,250 | 4K |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $131,690 | 340 |
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $119,520 | 3K |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Nuclear Engineer in Texas vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Texas) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $122,480 |
| 2023 | $124,610 |
| 2024 | $100,000 |
| 2025 | $128,340 |
| 2026 (projected) | $136,040 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Texas Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $122,480 | $125,973 |
| 2023 | $124,610 | $126,302 |
| 2024 | $100,000 | $134,043 |
| 2025 | $128,340 | $140,937 |
| 2026 (projected) | $136,040 | $149,393 |
Nuclear Engineer Salary by Experience Level in Texas
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $101,980 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $128,340 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $155,830 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $170,600 |
Nuclear Engineer Salary in Other States
Related Nuclear Engineer Salaries in Texas
How other high-demand occupations in Texas compare to Nuclear Engineer ($128,340 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Nuclear Engineer | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Manager in TX | $171,370 | +33.5% | $82.39/hr |
| Petroleum Engineer in TX | $164,860 | +28.5% | $79.26/hr |
| Marine Engineer in TX | $152,780 | +19.0% | $73.45/hr |
| Chemical Engineer in TX | $132,750 | +3.4% | $63.82/hr |
| Aerospace Engineer in TX | $130,270 | +1.5% | $62.63/hr |
| Electrical Engineer in TX | $129,450 | +0.9% | $62.24/hr |
| Environmental Engineer in TX | $123,060 | -4.1% | $59.16/hr |
| Materials Engineer in TX | $117,700 | -8.3% | $56.59/hr |
| Mechanical Engineer in TX | $112,410 | -12.4% | $54.04/hr |
| Industrial Engineer in TX | $104,560 | -18.5% | $50.27/hr |
| Civil Engineer in TX | $96,860 | -24.5% | $46.57/hr |
| Biomedical Engineer in TX | $92,600 | -27.8% | $44.52/hr |