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Nuclear Engineers in District of Columbia

Is District of Columbia a good place for you to work as a Nuclear Engineer?

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How Many Nuclear Engineers Work in District of Columbia?

In 2018, there were 100 Nuclear Engineers working in the state.

There were 100 Nuclear Engineers employed in this state in 2017.

The amount of jobs between 2017 and 2018 is holding steady.

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The typical state has 530 Nuclear Engineers working in it, which means District of Columbia has fewer Nuclear Engineers than average.

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Job Projections for District of Columbia

Jobs for Nuclear Engineers in this state are not projected to grow or decrease, but nationwide they are growing at a rate of 4.0%.

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District of Columbia Annual Job Openings

The BLS is projecting 10 annual Nuclear Engineers job openings in District of Columbia, and 130 total jobs in the year 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 1,400 annual jobs and 18,400 total jobs in 2026.

Top District of Columbia 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
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 220 $164,200

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

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