Nuclear Engineer Salary in Virginia
Based on 1K+ workers in Virginia
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (VA)
$108,740
$52.279/hr
vs National Average
$134,043
-18.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$79K – $147K
1K employed in Virginia
Salary Distribution — Nuclear Engineer in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,190 |
| 25th percentile | $94,850 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $108,740 |
| 75th percentile | $125,820 |
| 90th percentile | $147,430 |
Historical Salary Trend — Nuclear Engineer in Virginia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $104,670 |
| 2023 | $108,990 |
| 2024 | $108,740 |
| Year | Virginia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $104,670 | $125,973 |
| 2023 | $108,990 | $126,302 |
| 2024 | $108,740 | $134,043 |