How much does a nuclear engineer make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $86.71 an hour or $15,030 a month.
- Hourly
- $86.71
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 26
- Jobs in the area
- 840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $115,500 | $55.52 | |
| 25th | $147,500 | $70.92 | |
| Median | $180,400 | $86.71 | |
| 75th | $196,300 | $94.37 | |
| 90th | $204,900 | $98.53 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Aerospace Engineer | $166,400 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $159,700 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $159,500 |
| Engineer | $151,300 |
| Materials Engineer | $140,600 |
| Electronics Engineer | $140,000 |
| Chemical Engineer | $132,800 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $127,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $126,400 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $125,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nuclear engineer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $86.71 ($180,400 a year).
Do nuclear engineers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $180,400 against $134,000 nationally, 35% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $195,200, so Washington pays 8% less.
Where does Washington rank for nuclear engineer pay?
1 of 26 metro areas with data.
How much does a nuclear engineer make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $115,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $204,900 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.