Nuclear Engineers Salary in Virginia
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Virginia
$108,740
National Median
$127,520
Employment
1,300
Entry Level (10th)
$79,190
Top Earners (90th)
$147,430
How Virginia Compares
Virginia pays $18,780 less than the national median for nuclear engineerss.
There are 0.32 nuclear engineers jobs per 1,000 workers in Virginia (location quotient: 3.35).
Other States for Nuclear Engineers
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $189,800 | 240 |
| California | $167,660 | 870 |
| New York | $159,290 | 160 |
| Maryland | $150,340 | 140 |
| Minnesota | $150,260 | 190 |
| Nebraska | $149,280 | N/A |
| Alabama | $144,410 | 270 |
| Massachusetts | $141,520 | 120 |
| New Mexico | $140,070 | 1,160 |
| Michigan | $137,890 | 180 |
| Pennsylvania | $134,580 | 480 |
| Idaho | $130,210 | 720 |
| Illinois | $130,160 | 950 |
| Georgia | $129,820 | 140 |
| Florida | $129,230 | 140 |
| North Carolina | $128,150 | 520 |
| Missouri | $126,010 | 130 |
| Washington | $125,130 | 1,370 |
| Ohio | $122,820 | 120 |
| Maine | $120,700 | 350 |