How much does a Nuclear Scientist make in Columbus, OH?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nuclear Scientist in Columbus, OH is $74,782. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $56,446 to a high of $90,357, with most professionals earning between $65,185 and $82,935.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Nuclear Scientist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $56,446 Columbus,OH April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $65,185 Columbus,OH April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $74,782 Columbus,OH April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $82,935 Columbus,OH April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $90,357 Columbus,OH April 01, 2025
25% $65,185 10% $56,446 90% $90,357 75% $82,935 $74,782 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    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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