How much does a nuclear engineer make in Syracuse?
$141,200a year
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $67.88 an hour or $11,770 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.88
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 26
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $120,600Median: $141,200Highest 10%: $162,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $120,600 | $57.98 | |
| 25th | $141,200 | $67.88 | |
| Median | $141,200 | $67.88 | |
| 75th | $162,700 | $78.22 | |
| 90th | $162,700 | $78.22 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $141,200 |
| Engineer | $126,400 |
| Electronics Engineer | $121,300 |
| Electrical Engineer | $111,100 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $105,000 |
| Industrial Engineer | $104,400 |
| Civil Engineer | $102,300 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $97,970 |
| Environmental Engineer | $94,330 |
| Architect | $94,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nuclear engineer make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $67.88 ($141,200 a year).
Do nuclear engineers make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $141,200 against $134,000 nationally, 5% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $141,200, so Syracuse pays 0% more.
Where does Syracuse rank for nuclear engineer pay?
7 of 26 metro areas with data.
How much does a nuclear engineer make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $120,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $162,700 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.