How much does a Nuclear Scientist make in Madison, WI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nuclear Scientist in Madison, WI is $75,666. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $57,113 to a high of $91,424, with most professionals earning between $65,954 and $83,914.

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 $57,113 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $65,954 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $75,666 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $83,914 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $91,424 Madison,WI April 01, 2025
25% $65,954 10% $57,113 90% $91,424 75% $83,914 $75,666 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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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

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