Highest-Paying States for Nuclear Engineers

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

1. 1District of Columbia$195,190
2. 2California$172,400
3. 3New Mexico$164,300
4. 4Maryland$157,960
5. 5Massachusetts$145,760
6. 6New York$141,200
7. 7Florida$135,400
8. 8Illinois$134,510
9. 9Idaho$133,970
10. 10Pennsylvania$133,250
11. 11Alabama$132,570
12. 12Georgia$132,440
13. 13North Carolina$131,850
14. 14Michigan$129,940
15. 15Washington$129,480