How much does a nuclear engineer make in Michigan?
$129,900a year
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers in Michigan. That is $62.47 an hour or $10,830 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.47
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,570Median: $129,900Highest 10%: $159,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,570 | $38.74 | |
| 25th | $103,700 | $49.85 | |
| Median | $129,900 | $62.47 | |
| 75th | $156,600 | $75.28 | |
| 90th | $159,000 | $76.46 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Monroe, MI | $136,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nuclear engineers.
| 11. Alabama | $132,600 |
| 12. Georgia | $132,400 |
| 13. North Carolina | $131,900 |
| 14. Michigan | $129,900 |
| 15. Washington | $129,500 |
| 16. Virginia | $128,900 |
| 17. Texas | $128,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nuclear engineer make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $62.47 ($129,900 a year).
Do nuclear engineers make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $129,900 against $134,000 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Michigan rank for nuclear engineer pay?
Michigan ranks 14 of 19 states.
Which city in Michigan pays nuclear engineers the most?
Monroe, MI, with a median of $136,300 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.