South Carolina

Nuclear Engineers Salary in South Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$125,440
-11.0% vs national
Hourly Wage
$60.31
 
10th Percentile
$83,970
Entry level
90th Percentile
$159,740
Senior level
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Salary Range

Nuclear Engineers in South Carolina earn between $83,970 and $159,740, with a mean of $125,440. The national average for this role is $141,008.

$125,440 mean
10th Percentile$83,97090th Percentile$159,740

How South Carolina Compares

LocationMean Salary
South Carolina$125,440
National Average$141,008
District of Columbia$180,480
New Mexico$180,290
California$160,980
Maryland$155,410
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. South Carolina. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.