Nuclear Engineers Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #9 of 19 · NC
3.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $136,120 ≈ $65/hr
Median annual salary $131,850
Employment 460
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $96,300P25 $123,720 Median $131,850P75 $161,310P90 $166,200
About 80% of nuclear engineerss in North Carolina earn between $96,300 and $166,200. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean nuclear engineers salary in North Carolina is $136,120, about 3.1% below the U.S. average ($140,420). That works out to roughly $65/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $131,850 | $136,550 | 240 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $130,300 | $139,660 | 70 |
| Wilmington, NC | $129,710 | $129,880 | 80 |