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SOC 17-2161·Architecture & Engineering
Nuclear Engineers
Median wage
$163,620
10-yr outlook
0.0%by 2032
Openings / year
20
Workers in NY
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How pay grows with experience
Nuclear Engineers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $117,443 |
| Median (typical) | $163,620 |
| Experienced | $182,006 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Ways in
Lower-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Architecture & Engineering) that pay less than this one — often earlier-career roles or a way in.
- Computer Hardware Engineers$145,634 median (−$17,986) · +4.0% by 2032
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- Materials Engineers$125,293 median (−$38,327) · +3.0% by 2032
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$122,261 median (−$41,359) · +6.0% by 2032
- Biomedical Engineers$120,364 median (−$43,256) · +10.9% by 2032
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