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
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 |
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.