What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Nuclear Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Entry Level Nuclear Engineer's salary?

An Entry Level Nuclear Engineer's salary grows with experience: an ERP Business Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $74,529, an Entry Level Nuclear Engineer (2-4 years)earns $94,309, an ERP Business Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $114,783, an ERP Business Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $132,874, an ERP Business Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $164,757,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Nuclear Engineer?

Entry Level Nuclear Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Nuclear Engineer roles are District of Columbia $101,446, California $101,061, Massachusetts $99,714. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Nuclear Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Nuclear Engineer level roles vary by specialization: engineer entry level: $88,560; Entry Level Project Engineer: $86,201; data engineer entry level: $85,806; Entry Nuclear Engineer: $81,900; Nuclear Engineer I: $81,833.

Entry Level Nuclear Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Level Nuclear Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Nuclear Engineer in Delaware is $92,787 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

However, an Entry Level Nuclear Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $107,379
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $85,482 to $100,425
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,830

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Entry Level Nuclear Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,425	$8,369	$1,931	$48
Average	$92,787	$7,732	$1,784	$45
25th Percentile	$85,482	$7,123	$1,644	$41

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Nuclear Engineer Salaries

An Entry Level Nuclear Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Entry Level Nuclear Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Nuclear Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $74,529
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,309
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $114,783
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,874
Expert (over 8 years): $164,757

Levels	Salary
ERP Busin... Level Entry Level Nuclear Engineer	$74,529
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Nuclear Engineer	$94,309
ERP Busin... Level Entry Level Nuclear Engineer	$114,783
ERP Busin... Level Entry Level Nuclear Engineer	$132,874
ERP Busin... Level Entry Level Nuclear Engineer	$164,757

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How Do Entry Level Nuclear Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Entry Level Nuclear Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $101,446.
California: $101,061.
Massachusetts: $99,714.

District of Columbia $101,446 California $101,061 Massachusetts $99,714 Washington $99,347 New Jersey $99,311 Alaska $99,182 Connecticut $97,918 New York $97,405

Hawaii $95,765 Rhode Island $94,995 Maryland $94,473 Minnesota $93,758 Colorado $93,483 Illinois $93,392 Oregon $93,044 Delaware $92,787

New Hampshire $92,626 Virginia $92,265 Pennsylvania $91,211 Nevada $90,680 North Dakota $90,506 Michigan $90,231 Wisconsin $90,130 Vermont $89,928

Texas $89,370 Maine $89,333 Arizona $89,278 Ohio $89,214 Georgia $88,371 Indiana $87,949 Wyoming $87,867 Utah $87,739

Iowa $87,684 Kansas $87,244 Louisiana $87,116 North Carolina $87,070 Missouri $87,051 Florida $86,694 Montana $86,502 Nebraska $86,318

Kentucky $86,218 South Carolina $85,851 Tennessee $85,622 Idaho $85,531 New Mexico $84,862 Oklahoma $84,715 Alabama $84,175 South Dakota $83,267

Arkansas $82,773 West Virginia $82,507 Mississippi $81,710

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Nuclear Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $96,031
Little Creek: $95,142
Magnolia: $95,536

Lincoln, DE $96,031 Little Creek, DE $95,142 Magnolia, DE $95,536 Milford, DE $96,031 Marydel, DE $94,785 Millsboro, DE $96,031 Millville, DE $96,672 Milton, DE $96,031

Nassau, DE $96,031 Ocean View, DE $96,672 Rehoboth Beach, DE $96,672 Seaford, DE $95,023 Selbyville, DE $96,672 Smyrna, DE $94,675 Viola, DE $95,536 Woodside, DE $95,261

Bear, DE $93,978 Newark, DE $94,015 Claymont, DE $94,088 Delaware City, DE $94,015 Hockessin, DE $94,088 Kirkwood, DE $94,015 Middletown, DE $94,482 Montchanin, DE $94,088

New Castle, DE $94,088 Odessa, DE $94,610 Port Penn, DE $93,758 Rockland, DE $94,088 Saint Georges, DE $94,015 Townsend, DE $94,473 Winterthur, DE $94,088 Lewes, DE $96,031

Wilmington, DE $94,088 Dover, DE $95,096 Dover Afb, DE $95,316 Bethany Beach, DE $96,672 Bethel, DE $95,023 Bridgeville, DE $96,031 Camden Wyoming, DE $95,197 Cheswold, DE $94,876

Clayton, DE $94,638 Dagsboro, DE $96,672 Delmar, DE $95,023 Ellendale, DE $96,031 Felton, DE $96,031 Fenwick Island, DE $96,672 Frankford, DE $96,672 Frederica, DE $96,031

Georgetown, DE $96,031 Greenwood, DE $96,031 Harbeson, DE $96,031 Harrington, DE $96,031 Hartly, DE $94,592 Houston, DE $96,031 Kenton, DE $94,638 Laurel, DE $95,023

Yorklyn, DE $94,088

Entry Level Nuclear Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Nuclear Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$85,482

Average $92,787/year

$100,425

$7,123

Average $7,732/month

$8,369

$1,644

Average $1,784/week

$1,931

$41

Average $45/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,425	$8,369	$1,931	$48
Average	$92,787	$7,732	$1,784	$45
25th Percentile	$85,482	$7,123	$1,644	$41

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