How much does a nuclear engineer make in Texas?
$128,300a year
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers in Texas. That is $61.70 an hour or $10,700 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.70
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,250Median: $128,300Highest 10%: $170,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,250 | $40.02 | |
| 25th | $102,000 | $49.03 | |
| Median | $128,300 | $61.70 | |
| 75th | $155,800 | $74.92 | |
| 90th | $170,600 | $82.02 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nuclear engineers.
| 14. Michigan | $129,900 |
| 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 Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $61.70 ($128,300 a year).
Do nuclear engineers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $128,300 against $134,000 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Texas rank for nuclear engineer pay?
Texas ranks 17 of 19 states.
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.