How much does a nuclear engineer make in Portland?
$120,400a year
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $57.90 an hour or $10,040 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.90
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 26
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,440Median: $120,400Highest 10%: $143,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,440 | $37.71 | |
| 25th | $107,100 | $51.47 | |
| Median | $120,400 | $57.90 | |
| 75th | $135,300 | $65.03 | |
| 90th | $143,200 | $68.85 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Electronics Engineer | $127,300 |
| Engineer | $123,800 |
| Electrical Engineer | $113,800 |
| Engineering Technologist and Technician | $108,900 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $107,100 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $104,900 |
| Environmental Engineer | $102,300 |
| Civil Engineer | $102,200 |
| Industrial Engineer | $101,000 |
| Surveyor | $88,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nuclear engineer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $57.90 ($120,400 a year).
Do nuclear engineers make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $120,400 against $134,000 nationally, 10% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $123,800, so Portland pays 3% less.
Where does Portland rank for nuclear engineer pay?
24 of 26 metro areas with data.
How much does a nuclear engineer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $143,200 or more.
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.