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Nuclear Engineers in Georgia

Considering a career as a Nuclear Engineer in Georgia?

8.7% Jobs Projection
20 Job Openings
  • Projected employment for Nuclear Engineers in Georgia is growing faster than average.

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%.

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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

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