Nuclear Engineers in Georgia
Considering a career as a Nuclear Engineer in Georgia?
- Projected employment for Nuclear Engineers in Georgia is growing faster than average.
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How Many Nuclear Engineers Work in Georgia?
There were 230 Nuclear Engineers employed in this state in 2017.
Job Projections for Georgia
Jobs for Nuclear Engineers in this state are growing at a rate of 8.7% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 4.0%.
Georgia Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 20 annual Nuclear Engineers job openings in Georgia, and 250 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 1,400 annual jobs and 18,400 total jobs in 2026.
What do Nuclear Engineers Make in Georgia?
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $62.06 an hour.
Top Georgia 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | 70 | $94,470 |
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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