What are the main factors that influence a Reactor Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change A Reactor Engineer's salary?

A Reactor Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Nuclear Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $81,329, a Nuclear Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $95,069, a Reactor Engineer (4-7 years)earns $115,302, a Nuclear Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $139,290, a Nuclear Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $160,843,

What are the highest paying states for a Reactor Engineer?

Reactor Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Reactor Engineer roles are District of Columbia $124,166, California $123,695, Massachusetts $122,046. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Reactor Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Reactor Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Engineer VI: $187,050; Nuclear Reactor Operator: $108,674; Reactor Operator: $97,950; Localization Engineer: $84,127; Locomotive Engineer: $81,093.

Reactor Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Reactor Engineer make in Delaware?

As of June 01, 2026, the average salary for a Reactor Engineer in Delaware is $113,568 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

However, a Reactor Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $127,055
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $105,246 to $120,628
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $97,669

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Reactor Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,628	$10,052	$2,320	$58
Average	$113,568	$9,464	$2,184	$55
25th Percentile	$105,246	$8,770	$2,024	$51

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Key Factors That Influence Reactor Engineer Salaries

A Reactor 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 Reactor Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Reactor 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): $81,329
Early Career (1-2 years): $95,069
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,302
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $139,290
Expert (over 8 years): $160,843

Levels	Salary
Nuclear E... Level Reactor Engineer	$81,329
Nuclear E... Level Reactor Engineer	$95,069
Reactor E... Level Reactor Engineer	$115,302
Nuclear E... Level Reactor Engineer	$139,290
Nuclear E... Level Reactor Engineer	$160,843

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How Do Reactor 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 Reactor Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $124,166.
California: $123,695.
Massachusetts: $122,046.

District of Columbia $124,166 California $123,695 Massachusetts $122,046 Washington $121,598 New Jersey $121,553 Alaska $121,396 Connecticut $119,848 New York $119,220

Hawaii $117,213 Rhode Island $116,271 Maryland $115,632 Minnesota $114,757 Colorado $114,421 Illinois $114,308 Oregon $113,882 Delaware $113,568

New Hampshire $113,371 Virginia $112,929 Pennsylvania $111,639 Nevada $110,989 North Dakota $110,776 Michigan $110,439 Wisconsin $110,316 Vermont $110,069

Texas $109,385 Maine $109,340 Arizona $109,273 Ohio $109,195 Georgia $108,163 Indiana $107,647 Wyoming $107,546 Utah $107,389

Iowa $107,322 Kansas $106,784 Louisiana $106,627 North Carolina $106,570 Missouri $106,548 Florida $106,111 Montana $105,875 Nebraska $105,651

Kentucky $105,528 South Carolina $105,079 Tennessee $104,799 Idaho $104,686 New Mexico $103,868 Oklahoma $103,688 Alabama $103,027 South Dakota $101,916

Arkansas $101,311 West Virginia $100,986 Mississippi $100,010

Top Paying Cities for Reactor 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: $113,057
Little Creek: $113,884
Magnolia: $113,721

Lincoln, DE $113,057 Little Creek, DE $113,884 Magnolia, DE $113,721 Milford, DE $113,344 Marydel, DE $113,530 Millsboro, DE $112,582 Millville, DE $112,756 Milton, DE $112,951

Nassau, DE $113,033 Ocean View, DE $112,737 Rehoboth Beach, DE $112,954 Seaford, DE $113,018 Selbyville, DE $112,550 Smyrna, DE $113,963 Viola, DE $113,438 Woodside, DE $113,743

Bear, DE $113,481 Newark, DE $113,438 Claymont, DE $113,670 Delaware City, DE $113,551 Hockessin, DE $113,428 Kirkwood, DE $113,530 Middletown, DE $113,574 Montchanin, DE $113,454

New Castle, DE $113,471 Odessa, DE $113,630 Port Penn, DE $113,706 Rockland, DE $113,465 Saint Georges, DE $113,538 Townsend, DE $113,713 Winterthur, DE $113,479 Lewes, DE $112,995

Wilmington, DE $113,434 Dover, DE $113,884 Dover Afb, DE $113,285 Bethany Beach, DE $112,618 Bethel, DE $112,735 Bridgeville, DE $113,001 Camden Wyoming, DE $113,564 Cheswold, DE $113,847

Clayton, DE $113,851 Dagsboro, DE $112,540 Delmar, DE $112,359 Ellendale, DE $112,700 Felton, DE $113,335 Fenwick Island, DE $112,565 Frankford, DE $112,368 Frederica, DE $113,447

Georgetown, DE $112,497 Greenwood, DE $113,019 Harbeson, DE $112,617 Harrington, DE $113,191 Hartly, DE $113,544 Houston, DE $113,030 Kenton, DE $113,856 Laurel, DE $112,430

Yorklyn, DE $113,462

Reactor Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Reactor 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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$105,246

Average $113,568/year

$120,628

$8,770

Average $9,464/month

$10,052

$2,024

Average $2,184/week

$2,320

$51

Average $55/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,628	$10,052	$2,320	$58
Average	$113,568	$9,464	$2,184	$55
25th Percentile	$105,246	$8,770	$2,024	$51

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