How much does a nuclear engineer make in Maine?
$123,800a year
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers in Maine. That is $59.51 an hour or $10,320 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.51
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,440Median: $123,800Highest 10%: $147,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,440 | $37.71 | |
| 25th | $110,400 | $53.08 | |
| Median | $123,800 | $59.51 | |
| 75th | $139,200 | $66.94 | |
| 90th | $147,200 | $70.77 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $120,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nuclear engineers.
| 16. Virginia | $128,900 |
| 17. Texas | $128,300 |
| 18. South Carolina | $126,600 |
| 19. Maine | $123,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nuclear engineer make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $59.51 ($123,800 a year).
Do nuclear engineers make more in Maine than the national average?
No: $123,800 against $134,000 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Maine rank for nuclear engineer pay?
Maine ranks 19 of 19 states.
Which city in Maine pays nuclear engineers the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $120,400 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.