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Nuclear Engineer Salary in Boston, MA

Detailed compensation breakdown, percentiles, and market demand for Nuclear Engineer in Boston, MA.

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Demand: +19% (High Demand)
$168,750
/ year (Median Base Pay)
💵 Hourly Equivalent: $81.13/hr
📊 80% Range: $122,500 – $243,750
📍 Regional Multiplier: +25% vs National Baseline
10th % Entry $122,500
25th % Junior $145,625
50th % Median $168,750
75th % Senior $206,250
90th % Top 10% $243,750
Base Annual Salary $168,750
Target Annual Bonus $20,250
Annual Stock / Equity $37,125
Total Compensation (TC) $226,125
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Salary Progression by Experience Level in Boston, MA

Estimated pay progression across career stages for Nuclear Engineer

Entry-Level (0 - 2 yrs)

Junior Nuclear Engineer

Recent graduates and early career entrants.

Median Pay
$122,500
Mid-Level (2 - 5 yrs)

Nuclear Engineer

Autonomous execution and domain proficiency.

Median Pay
$168,750
Senior (5 - 8 yrs)

Senior Nuclear Engineer

System architecture, mentorship, and project leadership.

Median Pay
$206,250
Lead / Principal (8+ yrs)

Staff / Principal

Strategic direction and cross-functional technical decisions.

Median Pay
$243,750

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Other US Locations

Compare regional earnings and cost-of-living adjustments

San Francisco, CA

COL Index: 179.5%
$186,300

San Jose, CA

COL Index: 174.2%
$183,600

New York, NY

COL Index: 186%
$180,900

Seattle, WA

COL Index: 148%
$172,800

Hawaii

COL Index: 179%
$172,800

Oakland, CA

COL Index: 155%
$172,800

Boston, MA

COL Index: 149%
$168,750

California

COL Index: 142%
$168,750

Role Profile & Career Requirements

A Nuclear Engineer leads technical design, operational execution, and industry best practices in their specialized sector. High demand and strong compensation growth projected through 2026-2032.

Required Education
Bachelor's, Master's, or Industry Professional License
Experience Benchmark
2-6 years
10-Year Projected Growth
+19% (High Demand)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Nuclear Engineer make in Boston, MA?

The median annual salary for a Nuclear Engineer in Boston, MA is $168,750, with entry-level professionals earning around $122,500 and top 10% senior specialists earning up to $243,750.

What is the average hourly rate for a Nuclear Engineer in Boston, MA?

On average, a Nuclear Engineer in Boston, MA makes approximately $81.13 per hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

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