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 $76,917, an Entry Level Nuclear Engineer (2-4 years)earns $97,333, an ERP Business Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $118,466, an ERP Business Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $137,133, an ERP Business Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $170,049,

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 $99,715. 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: Entry Level Petroleum Engineer: $106,049; engineer entry level: $88,556; Entry Level Project Engineer: $86,201; Entry Nuclear Engineer: $81,900; Nuclear Engineer I: $81,832.

Entry Level Nuclear Engineer Salary in Hawaii

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

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Entry Level Nuclear Engineer in Hawaii is $95,766 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $110,824
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $88,243 to $103,648
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,395

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Entry Level Nuclear Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$103,648	$8,637	$1,993	$50
Average	$95,766	$7,980	$1,842	$46
25th Percentile	$88,243	$7,354	$1,697	$42

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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): $76,917
Early Career (1-2 years): $97,333
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $118,466
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $137,133
Expert (over 8 years): $170,049

Levels	Salary
ERP Busin... Level Entry Level Nuclear Engineer	$76,917
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Nuclear Engineer	$97,333
ERP Busin... Level Entry Level Nuclear Engineer	$118,466
ERP Busin... Level Entry Level Nuclear Engineer	$137,133
ERP Busin... Level Entry Level Nuclear Engineer	$170,049

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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: $99,715.

District of Columbia $101,446 California $101,061 Massachusetts $99,715 Washington $99,348 New Jersey $99,311 Alaska $99,183 Connecticut $97,919 New York $97,406

Hawaii $95,766 Rhode Island $94,996 Maryland $94,474 Minnesota $93,759 Colorado $93,484 Illinois $93,392 Oregon $93,044 Delaware $92,788

New Hampshire $92,626 Virginia $92,265 Pennsylvania $91,212 Nevada $90,680 North Dakota $90,506 Michigan $90,231 Wisconsin $90,131 Vermont $89,929

Texas $89,370 Maine $89,333 Arizona $89,279 Ohio $89,214 Georgia $88,371 Indiana $87,950 Wyoming $87,868 Utah $87,739

Iowa $87,684 Kansas $87,244 Louisiana $87,116 North Carolina $87,070 Missouri $87,052 Florida $86,695 Montana $86,502 Nebraska $86,319

Kentucky $86,218 South Carolina $85,852 Tennessee $85,623 Idaho $85,531 New Mexico $84,862 Oklahoma $84,716 Alabama $84,175 South Dakota $83,268

Arkansas $82,773 West Virginia $82,508 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:

Aiea: $95,247
Anahola: $93,998
Captain Cook: $93,904

Aiea, HI $95,247 Anahola, HI $93,998 Captain Cook, HI $93,904 Eleele, HI $94,189 Ewa Beach, HI $95,163 Kapolei, HI $95,087 Haiku, HI $94,068 Hakalau, HI $93,857

Haleiwa, HI $94,903 Hana, HI $93,843 Hanalei, HI $93,875 Hanamaulu, HI $94,066 Hanapepe, HI $94,184 Hauula, HI $95,048 Hawaii National Park, HI $93,966 Hawi, HI $94,122

Hilo, HI $94,057 Princeville, HI $94,047 Holualoa, HI $93,941 Honaunau, HI $93,779 Honokaa, HI $93,900 Honomu, HI $94,048 Hoolehua, HI $93,779 Kaaawa, HI $95,079

Kahuku, HI $94,876 Kahului, HI $94,285 Kailua, HI $95,217 Ocean View, HI $94,019 Waikoloa, HI $94,010 Keauhou, HI $93,941 Kailua Kona, HI $94,055 Kalaheo, HI $94,076

Kalaupapa, HI $93,693 Kamuela, HI $93,948 Kaneohe, HI $95,197 Kapaa, HI $94,179 Kaumakani, HI $94,229 Kaunakakai, HI $93,891 Keaau, HI $94,121 Kealakekua, HI $94,071

Kealia, HI $94,103 Kekaha, HI $94,008 Kihei, HI $94,189 Kilauea, HI $94,048 Kapaau, HI $93,977 Koloa, HI $94,090 Kualapuu, HI $93,863 Kunia, HI $95,056

Kurtistown, HI $94,073 Lahaina, HI $94,092 Laie, HI $94,959 Lanai City, HI $93,863 Laupahoehoe, HI $94,100 Lawai, HI $94,229 Lihue, HI $94,066 Makawao, HI $94,140

Makaweli, HI $93,858 Maunaloa, HI $93,637 Mountain View, HI $94,024 Naalehu, HI $93,834 Ninole, HI $93,771 Ookala, HI $93,801 Paauilo, HI $93,916 Pahala, HI $93,860

Pahoa, HI $93,984 Paia, HI $94,096 Papaaloa, HI $94,113 Papaikou, HI $93,917 Pearl City, HI $95,178 Pepeekeo, HI $94,100 Puunene, HI $94,285 Volcano, HI $93,966

Wahiawa, HI $95,015 Pukalani, HI $94,140 Mililani, HI $95,130 Kula, HI $93,946 Waialua, HI $94,852 Waianae, HI $94,940 Wailuku, HI $94,138 Waimanalo, HI $95,198

Waimea, HI $94,221 Waipahu, HI $95,137 Honolulu, HI $95,280 J B P H H, HI $95,263 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $95,066 Schofield Barracks, HI $95,039 Fort Shafter, HI $95,280 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $95,280

Camp H M Smith, HI $95,259 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $95,166 Wake Island, HI $95,280

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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$88,243

Average $95,766/year

$103,648

$7,354

Average $7,980/month

$8,637

$1,697

Average $1,842/week

$1,993

$42

Average $46/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$103,648	$8,637	$1,993	$50
Average	$95,766	$7,980	$1,842	$46
25th Percentile	$88,243	$7,354	$1,697	$42

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