How much does a nuclear engineer make in Maryland?
$158,000a year
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers in Maryland. That is $75.94 an hour or $13,160 a month.
- Hourly
- $75.94
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $104,000Median: $158,000Highest 10%: $207,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $104,000 | $50.00 | |
| 25th | $127,900 | $61.48 | |
| Median | $158,000 | $75.94 | |
| 75th | $190,500 | $91.57 | |
| 90th | $207,500 | $99.75 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $180,400 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $140,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nuclear engineers.
| 1. District of Columbia | $195,200 |
| 2. California | $172,400 |
| 3. New Mexico | $164,300 |
| 4. Maryland | $158,000 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $145,800 |
| 6. New York | $141,200 |
| 7. Florida | $135,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nuclear engineer make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $75.94 ($158,000 a year).
Do nuclear engineers make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $158,000 against $134,000 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Maryland rank for nuclear engineer pay?
Maryland ranks 4 of 19 states.
Which city in Maryland pays nuclear engineers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $180,400 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.