Nuclear Engineer Salary in Virginia
State-level salary data from BLS OES and H-1B filings
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (VA)
$128,890
$61.966/hr
vs National Average
$140,937
-8.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$81K – $192K
Salary Distribution — Nuclear Engineer in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $81,480 |
| 25th percentile | $98,920 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $128,890 |
| 75th percentile | $164,010 |
| 90th percentile | $192,350 |
Historical Salary Trend — Nuclear Engineer in Virginia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $104,670 |
| 2023 | $108,990 |
| 2024 | $108,740 |
| 2025 | $128,890 |
| Year | Virginia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $104,670 | $125,973 |
| 2023 | $108,990 | $126,302 |
| 2024 | $108,740 | $134,043 |
| 2025 | $128,890 | $140,937 |