How much does a nuclear engineer make in Massachusetts?
$145,800a year
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers in Massachusetts. That is $70.08 an hour or $12,150 a month.
- Hourly
- $70.08
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,750Median: $145,800Highest 10%: $174,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,750 | $32.57 | |
| 25th | $103,800 | $49.90 | |
| Median | $145,800 | $70.08 | |
| 75th | $161,600 | $77.70 | |
| 90th | $174,700 | $84.00 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $144,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nuclear engineers.
| 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 |
| 8. Illinois | $134,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nuclear engineer make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $70.08 ($145,800 a year).
Do nuclear engineers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $145,800 against $134,000 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for nuclear engineer pay?
Massachusetts ranks 5 of 19 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays nuclear engineers the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $144,800 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.