How much does a nuclear engineer make in Atlanta?
$119,600a year
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $57.49 an hour or $9,965 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.49
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 26
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,520Median: $119,600Highest 10%: $200,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,520 | $39.19 | |
| 25th | $109,400 | $52.58 | |
| Median | $119,600 | $57.49 | |
| 75th | $169,100 | $81.31 | |
| 90th | $200,100 | $96.19 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers.
| Chattanooga, TN | $146,900 |
| Augusta, GA | $132,400 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Aerospace Engineer | $150,200 |
| Electronics Engineer | $135,400 |
| Engineer | $122,600 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $106,000 |
| Chemical Engineer | $103,500 |
| Architect | $103,300 |
| Industrial Engineer | $102,300 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $102,000 |
| Materials Engineer | $101,100 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $100,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nuclear engineer make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $57.49 ($119,600 a year).
Do nuclear engineers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $119,600 against $134,000 nationally, 11% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $132,400, so Atlanta pays 10% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for nuclear engineer pay?
25 of 26 metro areas with data.
How much does a nuclear engineer make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $200,100 or more.
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.