How much does a nuclear engineer make in Seattle?
$161,100a year
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $77.43 an hour or $13,420 a month.
- Hourly
- $77.43
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 26
- Jobs in the area
- 330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $128,800Median: $161,100Highest 10%: $239,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $128,800 | $61.92 | |
| 25th | $128,800 | $61.92 | |
| Median | $161,100 | $77.43 | |
| 75th | $166,300 | $79.97 | |
| 90th | $239,300 | $115.05 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers.
| Kennewick, WA | $156,500 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $169,100 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $163,600 |
| Materials Engineer | $156,100 |
| Electrical Engineer | $140,200 |
| Electronics Engineer | $138,900 |
| Engineer | $137,400 |
| Industrial Engineer | $131,200 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $129,800 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $128,600 |
| Environmental Engineer | $128,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nuclear engineer make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $77.43 ($161,100 a year).
Do nuclear engineers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $161,100 against $134,000 nationally, 20% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $129,500, so Seattle pays 24% more.
Where does Seattle rank for nuclear engineer pay?
3 of 26 metro areas with data.
How much does a nuclear engineer make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $128,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $239,300 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.