Nuclear Engineer Salary in Houston, Texas

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How much does a Nuclear Engineer make in Houston, TX? The average Nuclear Engineer salary in Houston, TX is $92,345 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $84,751 and $109,974. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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NUCLEAR ENGINEER with Security Clearance
Department of Defense - PEARL HARBOR NAVAL BASE , HI
Duties * You will serve as a nuclear engineer with project management responsibility for the Nuclear Engineering and Planning Department. You will have full tec
- 1 day ago
Nuclear Engineer with Security Clearance
Oak Ridge National Laboratory - OAK RIDGE , TN
Requisition Id 14773 Overview: Oak Ridge National Laboratory is accepting applications for a variety of Nuclear Engineering positions. This is a opportunity to
- 1 day ago
NUCLEAR ENGINEER with Security Clearance
Department of Defense - BREMERTON , WA
Duties * You will perform assigned portions of a major overhaul project under the cognizance of a senior graded Nuclear Engineer. You will analyze, evaluate, an
- 1 day ago
Nuclear Engineer - Senior with Security Clearance
SOSi - RESTON , VA
Overview SOSi is seeking a Senior level Nuclear Engineer (Scientific Support). to be part of a unique, multi-discipline team assisting partners to fuse operatio
- 1 day ago
Nuclear Engineer - ConOps / Readiness SME with Security Clearance
Global Engineering & Technology, Inc. - ALBUQUERQUE , NM
Description THIS POSITION IS AT SANDIA NATIONAL LABORATORIES IN ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, AND IS 100% ON-SITE. Global Engineering & Technology (GET) is seeking a
- 1 day ago
Nuclear Engineer - Mid-Level with Security Clearance
SOSi - RESTON , VA
Overview SOSi is seeking a Mid-level Nuclear Engineer (Scientific Support) to be part of a unique, multi-discipline team assisting partners to fuse operations a
- 1 day ago

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84751
109974
92345

Average Total Cash Compensation

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85148
111975
93548
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Nuclear Engineer in Houston, TX. The base salary for Nuclear Engineer ranges from $84,751 to $109,974 with the average base salary of $92,345. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $85,148 to $111,975 with the average total cash compensation of $93,548.

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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