How much does a nuclear engineer make in Florida?
$135,400a year
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers in Florida. That is $65.10 an hour or $11,280 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.10
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $90,000Median: $135,400Highest 10%: $188,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $90,000 | $43.27 | |
| 25th | $110,800 | $53.27 | |
| Median | $135,400 | $65.10 | |
| 75th | $161,000 | $77.40 | |
| 90th | $188,700 | $90.73 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Miami, FL | $138,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nuclear engineers.
| 4. Maryland | $158,000 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $145,800 |
| 6. New York | $141,200 |
| 7. Florida | $135,400 |
| 8. Illinois | $134,500 |
| 9. Idaho | $134,000 |
| 10. Pennsylvania | $133,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nuclear engineer make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $65.10 ($135,400 a year).
Do nuclear engineers make more in Florida than the national average?
Yes: $135,400 against $134,000 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Florida rank for nuclear engineer pay?
Florida ranks 7 of 19 states.
Which city in Florida pays nuclear engineers the most?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, with a median of $138,200 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.