Entry Level Salary for Nuclear Engineers
The average salary for an entry level Nuclear Engineer is $57,870. An experienced Nuclear Engineer makes about $107,068 per year.
Nuclear engineers research and develop the processes, instruments, and systems used to derive benefits from nuclear energy and radiation. Many of these engineers find industrial and medical uses for radioactive materials while others specialize in the development of nuclear power sources for ships or spacecraft. Find more career information.
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Licensing Engineer, Associate - Nuclear
- American Electric Power
- Columbus,OH
Job Posting End Date 01-16-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. Job Summary Responsibilities include schedule and execution of...
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Mechanical Engineer-Nuclear
- Sterling Engineering
- Columbus,OH
Job Description Summary: As a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear, you will play a key role in building and guiding a newly established U.S.-based engineering team. This position is responsible for developing local...
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Nuclear Engineer
- US Navy
- Columbus,OH
To be eligible to enlist in the U.S. Navy, candidates must be between the ages of 18-34 The most powerful energy sources in the world need the most powerful minds behind them. As a Nuclear Reactors...