Nuclear Scientist Salary in San Jose, California

Nuclear Scientist Salary in San Jose, CA

How much does a Nuclear Scientist make in San Jose, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nuclear Scientist in San Jose, CA is $97,867. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $83,097 to a high of $156,059, with most professionals earning between $90,136 and $128,327.

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10th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $83,097 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $90,136 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $97,867 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $128,327 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Nuclear Scientist Salary $156,059 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
25% $90,136 10% $83,097 90% $156,059 75% $128,327 $97,867 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 San Jose, CA. The base salary for Nuclear Scientist ranges from $90,136 to $128,327 with the average base salary of $97,867. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $90,136 to $128,327 with the average total cash compensation of $97,867.
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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

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