How much does a nuclear engineer make in Washington?
$129,500a year
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers in Washington. That is $62.25 an hour or $10,790 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.25
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 1,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,100Median: $129,500Highest 10%: $200,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,100 | $39.95 | |
| 25th | $109,600 | $52.67 | |
| Median | $129,500 | $62.25 | |
| 75th | $154,000 | $74.02 | |
| 90th | $200,900 | $96.60 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $161,100 |
| Kennewick, WA | $156,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nuclear engineers.
| 12. Georgia | $132,400 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nuclear engineer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $62.25 ($129,500 a year).
Do nuclear engineers make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $129,500 against $134,000 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Washington rank for nuclear engineer pay?
Washington ranks 15 of 19 states.
Which city in Washington pays nuclear engineers the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $161,100 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.