How much does a nuclear engineer make in Boston?
$144,800a year
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $69.63 an hour or $12,070 a month.
- Hourly
- $69.63
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 26
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,750Median: $144,800Highest 10%: $174,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,750 | $32.57 | |
| 25th | $103,800 | $49.90 | |
| Median | $144,800 | $69.63 | |
| 75th | $161,600 | $77.70 | |
| 90th | $174,700 | $84.00 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $167,600 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $149,500 |
| Electronics Engineer | $142,900 |
| Engineer | $133,900 |
| Electrical Engineer | $128,600 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $128,600 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $128,600 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $119,300 |
| Architect | $119,100 |
| Industrial Engineer | $119,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nuclear engineer make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $69.63 ($144,800 a year).
Do nuclear engineers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $144,800 against $134,000 nationally, 8% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $145,800, so Boston pays 1% less.
Where does Boston rank for nuclear engineer pay?
6 of 26 metro areas with data.
How much does a nuclear engineer make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $174,700 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.