How much does a nuclear engineer make in South Carolina?
$126,600a year
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers in South Carolina. That is $60.85 an hour or $10,550 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.85
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 1,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,970Median: $126,600Highest 10%: $159,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,970 | $40.37 | |
| 25th | $104,700 | $50.35 | |
| Median | $126,600 | $60.85 | |
| 75th | $138,300 | $66.47 | |
| 90th | $159,700 | $76.80 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Augusta, GA | $132,400 |
| Charlotte, NC | $131,900 |
| Charleston, SC | $129,600 |
| Columbia, SC | $128,300 |
| Greenville, SC | $124,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nuclear engineers.
| 15. Washington | $129,500 |
| 16. Virginia | $128,900 |
| 17. Texas | $128,300 |
| 18. South Carolina | $126,600 |
| 19. Maine | $123,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nuclear engineer make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $60.85 ($126,600 a year).
Do nuclear engineers make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $126,600 against $134,000 nationally, 6% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for nuclear engineer pay?
South Carolina ranks 18 of 19 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays nuclear engineers the most?
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, with a median of $132,400 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.