How much does a Nuclear Scientist make in Albany, NY?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nuclear Scientist in Albany, NY is $77,939. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $58,829 to a high of $94,171, with most professionals earning between $67,936 and $86,435.

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Nuclear Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $58,829 Albany,NY May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $67,936 Albany,NY May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $77,939 Albany,NY May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $86,435 Albany,NY May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $94,171 Albany,NY May 01, 2025
25% $67,936 10% $58,829 90% $94,171 75% $86,435 $77,939 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Nuclear Scientist

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Physicist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Scientist in Albany, NY. The base salary for Nuclear Scientist ranges from $67,936 to $86,435 with the average base salary of $77,939. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $72,734 to $103,541 with the average total cash compensation of $78,964.
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