How much does a nuclear engineer make in New York?
$141,200a year
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers in New York. That is $67.88 an hour or $11,770 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.88
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $114,600Median: $141,200Highest 10%: $204,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $114,600 | $55.10 | |
| 25th | $137,300 | $65.99 | |
| Median | $141,200 | $67.88 | |
| 75th | $162,700 | $78.22 | |
| 90th | $204,900 | $98.53 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Syracuse, NY | $141,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nuclear engineers.
| 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 |
| 9. Idaho | $134,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nuclear engineer make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $67.88 ($141,200 a year).
Do nuclear engineers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $141,200 against $134,000 nationally, 5% more.
Where does New York rank for nuclear engineer pay?
New York ranks 6 of 19 states.
Which city in New York pays nuclear engineers the most?
Syracuse, NY, with a median of $141,200 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.