How much does a Nuclear Safety Engineer make? The average Nuclear Safety Engineer salary is $66,847 as of June 27, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $61,669 and $77,813. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Job Openings for Nuclear Safety Engineer
Idaho National Laboratory - Idaho Falls , ID
Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Nuclear Safety Inspector to work in our Environment, Safety ... Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Radiological Controls and Emergency Planning
Energy Central - 22 days ago
Johnson Service Group - Richland , WA
Responsible for the development and maintenance of nuclear safety documentation and nuclear/ chemical safety program implementation for assigned activities within the WTP Nuclear Safety Engineering ...
ZipRecruiter - 3 days ago
Synkriom - Richland , WA
... Safety Basis Preferred Qualifications: Experience as a nuclear engineer at a major commercial, industrial, or nuclear facility. Experience working on DOE or DOD government projects, preferably ...
ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago
ComTec Information Systems - Richland , WA
... and nuclear safety, clearance order preparation, work prioritization, resource loading, risk ... Assures proper progress and focus through frequent interface with the client, engineers, related ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 6 days ago
Newport News Nuclear BWXT Los Alamos LLC - Los Alamos , NM
Comprehensive knowledge and experience with nuclear and non-nuclear facilities management including systems engineering design and maintenance, safety/authorization basis, configuration management ...
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CDL NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGIES LLC - Covina , CA
Immediately Hiring - Project Manager At CDL Nuclear Technologies , we help our Cardiology Facility ... engineers, equipment providers, physicists, contractors, sub-contractors, building owners and ...
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Nuclear Safety Engineer Salary in Major Cities

This chart shows the salary comparison for Nuclear Safety Engineer between major cities. San Francisco City consistently ranks #1 as of June 27, 2024. Click on the chart to see the detail salary data for Nuclear Safety Engineer in each city.
Click to see the salary for Nuclear Safety Engineer in these major U.S. cities.
City Name Average Salary
San Francisco, CA $83,558
Washington, DC $74,400
Miami, FL $64,507
Chicago, IL $70,122
Boston, MA $74,935
New York, NY $78,077
Dallas, TX $65,978
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What is the average salary for Nuclear Safety Engineer in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Nuclear Safety Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Nuclear Safety Engineer ranges from $61,669 to $77,813 with the average base salary of $66,847. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,678 to $79,213 with the average total cash compensation of $68,911.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $66,847 $61,669 - $77,813
Bonus $2,064 $1,009 - $1,400
Total Pay $68,911 $62,678 - $79,213
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
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What's the difference between Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer and Nuclear Safety Engineer?
According to our latest salary estimation on June 27, 2024. The average salary of Nuclear Safety Engineer is $66,847, and the average salary of Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer is $95,108. The average salary of Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer is higher than Nuclear Safety Engineer. ( 2024-06-27 salary.com )
I am a Nuclear Safety Engineer, which location’s salary is higher, Auburn, AL or Bentonville, AR?
Bentonville, AR typically sees higher pay than Auburn, AL for Nuclear Safety Engineer. a Nuclear Safety Engineer Salary in Bentonville, AR is $60,429 as of June 27, 2024; a Nuclear Safety Engineer Salary in Auburn, AL is $58,959 as of June 27, 2024. ( 2024-06-27 salary.com )
Why does the salary of a Nuclear Safety Engineer vary from city to city?
The cost of living is tied to salaries. If the expenses are higher in a particular city, then the wage level will be higher as well to afford the people can opportunity to live there. This is why you're always going to make more money in New York City for example, than in a small town. ( 2024-06-27 salary.com )
What are the Pay Factors for Nuclear Safety Engineer?
Salary ranges for a Nuclear Safety Engineer can vary widely, depending on the city and several other pay factors, including (but not limited to) education level, certifications, additional skills, and work experience. Click here to view Eight Factors That Can Affect Your Pay ( 2024-06-27 salary.com )
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Last Update: June 27, 2024