How much does a nuclear engineer make in North Carolina?
$131,900a year
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers in North Carolina. That is $63.39 an hour or $10,990 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.39
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $96,300Median: $131,900Highest 10%: $166,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,300 | $46.30 | |
| 25th | $123,700 | $59.48 | |
| Median | $131,900 | $63.39 | |
| 75th | $161,300 | $77.55 | |
| 90th | $166,200 | $79.90 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Charlotte, NC | $131,900 |
| Raleigh, NC | $130,300 |
| Wilmington, NC | $129,700 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $110,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nuclear engineers.
| 10. Pennsylvania | $133,300 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nuclear engineer make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $63.39 ($131,900 a year).
Do nuclear engineers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $131,900 against $134,000 nationally, 2% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for nuclear engineer pay?
North Carolina ranks 13 of 19 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays nuclear engineers the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC, with a median of $131,900 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.