Nuclear Engineer Salary in San Jose, California

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How much does a Nuclear Engineer make in San Jose, CA? The average Nuclear Engineer salary in San Jose, CA is $114,920 as of December 01, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $105,471 and $136,859. 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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Cleared Senior/Principal Nuclear Engineering - Nonproliferation, Hybrid
Sandia National Laboratories - Albuquerque , NM
We are seeking an experienced Nuclear Engineer with a nonproliferation and export control background to contribute to established Sandia programs. The selected candidate will work within a technical ...
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 1 day ago
Kiewit Nuclear Solutions- Electrical Engineer-Lenexa, KS & Oak Ridge, TN
Kiewit - Boise , ID
Nuclear Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview Kiewit Nuclear is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join our Engineering Team that is focused on the carbon-free technologies such as Small ...
LinkedIn - 15 days ago
SRTE Institutional Quality Manager
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions - Rockingham , NC
... nuclear issues. We make the world safer - and you can, too. What You'll Do in This Position Provide the leadership and direction for the Quality Engineering oversight activities within the division
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 4 days ago
Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $2,741 per week
Genie Healthcare - Boise , ID
Nuclear Medicine Technologist * Discipline: Allied Health Professional * Start Date: 01/05/2025 ... developer to CEO.
Vivian Health - 2 days ago
Nuclear I&C Systems Engineer
Paragon Energy Solutions - Fort Worth , TX
The Nuclear I&C Systems Engineer will support the development of nuclear power plant control, monitoring, and safety systems. Responsibilities: * Lead instrumentation and control (I&C) projects that ...
JobGet - 33 days ago
Scheduler
Spencer Ogden - Richland , WA
Schedule project activities (date, time, sequence) for Nuclear or Engineering Projects. * Perform schedule maintenance between Passport and Primavera tools. * Assist project managers with developing ...
LinkedIn - 14 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 San Jose, CA. The base salary for Nuclear Engineer ranges from $105,471 to $136,859 with the average base salary of $114,920. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $105,962 to $139,345 with the average total cash compensation of $116,423.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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