How much does a nuclear engineer make in Idaho Falls?
$134,000a year
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers in the Idaho Falls, ID metro area. That is $64.41 an hour or $11,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.41
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 26
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 |
Other cities in Idaho
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Idaho Falls
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Electrical Engineer | $136,100 |
| Engineer | $128,700 |
| Materials Engineer | $106,600 |
| Industrial Engineer | $98,890 |
| Civil Engineer | $97,710 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $97,540 |
| Mechanical Drafter | $86,420 |
| Engineering Technologist and Technician | $63,560 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafter | $58,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nuclear engineer make an hour in Idaho Falls?
The median hourly pay in the Idaho Falls, ID metro area is $64.41 ($134,000 a year).
Do nuclear engineers make more in Idaho Falls than the national average?
Yes: $134,000 against $134,000 nationally, 0% more.
How does Idaho Falls compare with the rest of Idaho?
The median in Idaho is $134,000, so Idaho Falls pays 0% more.
Where does Idaho Falls rank for nuclear engineer pay?
13 of 26 metro areas with data.
How much does a nuclear engineer make starting out in Idaho Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% make $104,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $176,800 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.