How much does a nuclear engineer make in Cleveland?
$132,300a year
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $63.63 an hour or $11,030 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.63
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 26
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $92,130Median: $132,300Highest 10%: $160,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $92,130 | $44.29 | |
| 25th | $132,300 | $63.63 | |
| Median | $132,300 | $63.63 | |
| 75th | $160,700 | $77.27 | |
| 90th | $160,700 | $77.27 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Aerospace Engineer | $143,000 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $128,300 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $119,500 |
| Engineer | $118,600 |
| Electronics Engineer | $117,500 |
| Environmental Engineer | $115,700 |
| Chemical Engineer | $108,400 |
| Materials Engineer | $106,300 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $101,900 |
| Industrial Engineer | $99,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nuclear engineer make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $63.63 ($132,300 a year).
Do nuclear engineers make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $132,300 against $134,000 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Cleveland rank for nuclear engineer pay?
16 of 26 metro areas with data.
How much does a nuclear engineer make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $92,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $160,700 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.