Nuclear Engineer Salary in Lincoln, Nebraska

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How much does a Nuclear Engineer make in Lincoln, NE? The average Nuclear Engineer salary in Lincoln, NE is $86,544 as of May 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $79,431 and $103,066. 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 - 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Nuclear Engineer (Scientific Support) - Mid with Security Clearance
Nalley Consulting - RESTON , VA
Join the Nalley Consulting team as a Nuclear Engineer at Reston, VA. Position: Nuclear Engineer (Scientific Support) LCAT: Mid Location: Reston, VA Clearance: T
- 2 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Nuclear Engineer in Lincoln, NE. The base salary for Nuclear Engineer ranges from $79,431 to $103,066 with the average base salary of $86,544. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $79,802 to $104,942 with the average total cash compensation of $87,672.

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About Lincoln, Nebraska    Lincoln is the capital of the U.S. state of Nebraska and the county seat of Lancaster County. The city covers 94.267 square miles (244.150 km2) with a....More

Lincoln, Nebraska  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago

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