Nuclear Engineer Salary in Washington
Based on 1K+ workers in Washington
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (WA)
$129,480
$62.25/hr
vs National Average
$140,937
-8.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$83K – $201K
1K employed in Washington
Salary Distribution — Nuclear Engineer in Washington
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $83,100 |
| 25th percentile | $109,550 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $129,480 |
| 75th percentile | $153,960 |
| 90th percentile | $200,930 |
Historical Salary Trend — Nuclear Engineer in Washington vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $108,480 |
| 2023 | $116,100 |
| 2024 | $125,130 |
| 2025 | $129,480 |
| Year | Washington Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $108,480 | $125,973 |
| 2023 | $116,100 | $126,302 |
| 2024 | $125,130 | $134,043 |
| 2025 | $129,480 | $140,937 |