How much does a nuclear engineer make in Virginia?
$128,900a year
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers in Virginia. That is $61.97 an hour or $10,740 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.97
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 19
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,480Median: $128,900Highest 10%: $192,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,480 | $39.17 | |
| 25th | $98,920 | $47.56 | |
| Median | $128,900 | $61.97 | |
| 75th | $164,000 | $78.85 | |
| 90th | $192,400 | $92.48 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $180,400 |
| Richmond, VA | $140,500 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $110,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nuclear engineers.
| 13. North Carolina | $131,900 |
| 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 Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $61.97 ($128,900 a year).
Do nuclear engineers make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $128,900 against $134,000 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Virginia rank for nuclear engineer pay?
Virginia ranks 16 of 19 states.
Which city in Virginia pays nuclear engineers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $180,400 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.