Nuclear Engineer Salary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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How much does a Nuclear Engineer make in Pittsburgh, PA? The average Nuclear Engineer salary in Pittsburgh, PA is $91,127 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $83,634 and $108,522. 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
Hadron Energy - San Francisco , CA
The Nuclear Engineer will be responsible for tasks related to nuclear engineering, safety, energy, power plants, and nuclear technology advancements. Qualifications & Skillsets * Reactor Core ...
LinkedIn - 35 days ago
Kiewit Nuclear Solutions- Nuclear Mechanical Engineer-Lead-Lenexa, KS & Oak Ridge, TN
Kiewit - Overland Park , KS
The Mechanical Engineer functions in a mid-level engineering capacity performs all aspects of conventional and nuclear design engineering. The engineer in this position must have an aptitude for ...
LinkedIn - 34 days ago
VP of Engineering
EVONA - Seattle , WA
Champion the development of innovative nuclear technologies and concepts while pursuing funding for ... Establish and refine engineering procedures, quality assurance policies, and team requirements
LinkedIn - Today
SMR Core Physics & Neutronics Engineer
Stealth Communications - Honolulu , HI
SMR Core Physics & Neutronics Engineer to lead the advanced modeling, simulation, and optimization ... Support nuclear safety case development, including subcriticality analysis, probabilistic risk ...
LinkedIn - 9 days ago
Environmental Remediation Radiation Scientist (Flexible Location/Hybrid)
Jacobs - Tempe , AZ
We're seeking an early or mid career radiation health physicist or nuclear engineer with environmental remediation experience to participate in complex projects for both federal and private clients
LinkedIn - Today
Per Diem / PRN Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Rang Healthcare - Pflugerville , TX
Nuclear Medicine Technologist * Discipline: Allied Health Professional * Start Date: 04/14/2025 ... Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment. Caring ...
Vivian Health - 7 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 Pittsburgh, PA. The base salary for Nuclear Engineer ranges from $83,634 to $108,522 with the average base salary of $91,127. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $84,026 to $110,501 with the average total cash compensation of $92,317.

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About Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania    Pittsburgh (/ˈpɪtsbɜːrɡ/ PITS-burg) is a city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and is the county seat of Allegheny County. As....More

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  area prices were up 1.9% from a year ago

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