How much does a Nuclear Scientist make in Sacramento, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nuclear Scientist in Sacramento, CA is $83,169. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $62,776 to a high of $100,490, with most professionals earning between $72,495 and $92,236.

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 $62,776 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $72,495 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $83,169 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $92,236 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $100,490 Sacramento,CA April 01, 2025
25% $72,495 10% $62,776 90% $100,490 75% $92,236 $83,169 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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