How much does a nuclear engineer make in Alabama?
$132,600a year
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers in Alabama. That is $63.74 an hour or $11,050 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.74
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $97,950Median: $132,600Highest 10%: $161,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $97,950 | $47.09 | |
| 25th | $125,900 | $60.51 | |
| Median | $132,600 | $63.74 | |
| 75th | $154,900 | $74.48 | |
| 90th | $161,300 | $77.54 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Huntsville, AL | $125,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nuclear engineers.
| 8. Illinois | $134,500 |
| 9. Idaho | $134,000 |
| 10. Pennsylvania | $133,300 |
| 11. Alabama | $132,600 |
| 12. Georgia | $132,400 |
| 13. North Carolina | $131,900 |
| 14. Michigan | $129,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nuclear engineer make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $63.74 ($132,600 a year).
Do nuclear engineers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $132,600 against $134,000 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Alabama rank for nuclear engineer pay?
Alabama ranks 11 of 19 states.
Which city in Alabama pays nuclear engineers the most?
Huntsville, AL, with a median of $125,900 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.