How much does a nuclear engineer make in Georgia?
$132,400a year
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers in Georgia. That is $63.67 an hour or $11,040 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.67
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,800Median: $132,400Highest 10%: $173,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,800 | $39.33 | |
| 25th | $104,900 | $50.42 | |
| Median | $132,400 | $63.67 | |
| 75th | $158,100 | $76.02 | |
| 90th | $173,100 | $83.22 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chattanooga, TN | $146,900 |
| Augusta, GA | $132,400 |
| Atlanta, GA | $119,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nuclear engineers.
| 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 |
| 15. Washington | $129,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nuclear engineer make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $63.67 ($132,400 a year).
Do nuclear engineers make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $132,400 against $134,000 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Georgia rank for nuclear engineer pay?
Georgia ranks 12 of 19 states.
Which city in Georgia pays nuclear engineers the most?
Chattanooga, TN-GA, with a median of $146,900 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.