Nuclear Engineers in California
Considering a career as a Nuclear Engineer in California?
- Nuclear Engineers in California earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Nuclear Engineers Work in California?
530 people worked as Nuclear Engineers in 2018 in this state.
There were 520 Nuclear Engineers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The amount of Nuclear Engineers working in the state is similar to the average state.
What do Nuclear Engineers Make in California?
In 2018 wages for Nuclear Engineers ranged from $91,320 to $169,480 with $136,000 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $43.9 to $81.48. The median hourly rate was $65.39.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $63.89 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $1.50.
The median salary in California is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top California Metros for Nuclear Engineers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Nuclear Engineers.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego-Carlsbad, CA | 80 | $139,990 |
Top States for Nuclear Engineers Employment
The table below shows the states where most Nuclear Engineers work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 2,350 | $83,070 |
| South Carolina | 1,010 | $99,520 |
| Pennsylvania | 960 | $113,310 |
| New Mexico | 760 | $136,940 |
| Connecticut | 710 | $112,010 |
| Illinois | 610 | $118,110 |
| Tennessee | 610 | $120,570 |
| North Carolina | 540 | $115,590 |
| Texas | 530 | $65,290 |
| California | 530 | $136,000 |
| Maryland | 500 | $130,660 |
| Idaho | 440 | $124,370 |
| New York | 410 | $112,000 |
| Louisiana | 200 | $107,020 |
| Nebraska | 140 | $104,750 |
| Mississippi | 120 | $98,270 |
| District of Columbia | 100 | $0 |
| Alabama | 80 | $105,290 |
Below are the states where Nuclear Engineers get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | $136,940 |
| California | $136,000 |
| New Hampshire | $131,140 |
| Maryland | $130,660 |
| Idaho | $124,370 |
| Wisconsin | $124,120 |
| Tennessee | $120,570 |
| Illinois | $118,110 |
| North Carolina | $115,590 |
| Pennsylvania | $113,310 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Siemens Pressebild under License
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