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How much does a nuclear engineer make in Idaho?

$134,000a year

Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers in Idaho. That is $64.41 an hour or $11,160 a month.

Hourly
$64.41
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among states
9 of 19
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $104,100Median: $134,000Highest 10%: $176,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$104,100$50.03
25th$107,000$51.46
Median$134,000$64.41
75th$136,500$65.63
90th$176,800$85.02

Cities in Idaho

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Idaho Falls, ID$134,000
Salaries for every job in Idaho

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for nuclear engineers.

6. New York$141,200
7. Florida$135,400
8. Illinois$134,500
9. Idaho$134,000
10. Pennsylvania$133,300
11. Alabama$132,600
12. Georgia$132,400
Nuclear Engineer salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a nuclear engineer make an hour in Idaho?

The median hourly pay in Idaho is $64.41 ($134,000 a year).

Do nuclear engineers make more in Idaho than the national average?

Yes: $134,000 against $134,000 nationally, 0% more.

Where does Idaho rank for nuclear engineer pay?

Idaho ranks 9 of 19 states.

Which city in Idaho pays nuclear engineers the most?

Idaho Falls, ID, with a median of $134,000 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.