How much does a nuclear engineer make in Pennsylvania?
$133,300a year
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers in Pennsylvania. That is $64.06 an hour or $11,100 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.06
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,250Median: $133,300Highest 10%: $167,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,250 | $40.02 | |
| 25th | $103,700 | $49.85 | |
| Median | $133,300 | $64.06 | |
| 75th | $162,100 | $77.93 | |
| 90th | $167,100 | $80.34 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $140,600 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $133,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nuclear engineers.
| 7. Florida | $135,400 |
| 8. Illinois | $134,500 |
| 9. Idaho | $134,000 |
| 10. Pennsylvania | $133,300 |
| 11. Alabama | $132,600 |
| 12. Georgia | $132,400 |
| 13. North Carolina | $131,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nuclear engineer make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $64.06 ($133,300 a year).
Do nuclear engineers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $133,300 against $134,000 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for nuclear engineer pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 10 of 19 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays nuclear engineers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $140,600 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.