How much does a nuclear engineer make in Richmond?
$140,500a year
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $67.53 an hour or $11,710 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.53
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 26
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $101,900Median: $140,500Highest 10%: $175,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $101,900 | $48.98 | |
| 25th | $129,500 | $62.24 | |
| Median | $140,500 | $67.53 | |
| 75th | $169,300 | $81.40 | |
| 90th | $175,000 | $84.15 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers.
| Washington, DC | $180,400 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $110,500 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $132,300 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $120,400 |
| Chemical Engineer | $117,200 |
| Electrical Engineer | $116,800 |
| Engineer | $108,000 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $105,700 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $105,500 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $104,100 |
| Industrial Engineer | $103,200 |
| Electronics Engineer | $102,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nuclear engineer make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $67.53 ($140,500 a year).
Do nuclear engineers make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $140,500 against $134,000 nationally, 5% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $128,900, so Richmond pays 9% more.
Where does Richmond rank for nuclear engineer pay?
9 of 26 metro areas with data.
How much does a nuclear engineer make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $101,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $175,000 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.