Nuclear Safety Engineer Salary in Buffalo, NY

How much does a Nuclear Safety Engineer make in Buffalo, NY?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nuclear Safety Engineer in Buffalo, NY is $66,176. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $61,052 to $77,032, with most professionals earning between $56,386 and $86,916.

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Prepares documentation for communications and meetings.

December 17, 2022

Understanding of multiple engineering disciplines.

February 11, 2023

Attend relevant seminars and/or conferences in order to stay current on the latest technology, present research outcomes, and participate in networking activity.

March 19, 2023

Provide criticality safety guidance to operations, program, and facility management and staff.

April 14, 2023

Supports the generation of technical engineering products by using the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle.

April 30, 2023

Assists with maintenance/supports Nuclear Safety operability or engineering evaluations when necessary.

May 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Nuclear Safety Engineer in Buffalo, NY

Average Base Salary

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66176

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68223

What is the average salary for Nuclear Safety Engineer in 2025?

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 Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Nuclear Safety Engineer ranges from $61,052 to $77,032 with the average base salary of $66,176. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,050 to $78,416 with the average total cash compensation of $68,223.

View Average Salary for Nuclear Safety Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$66,176	$61,052 - $77,032
Bonus	$2,046	$998 - $1,384
Total Pay	$68,223	$62,050 - $78,416

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Nuclear Safety Engineer Salary Near Buffalo, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,197 - $77,216	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,488 - $75,059	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Henrietta, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,918 - $78,125	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Rochester, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,918 - $78,125	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Erie, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,018 - $73,204	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY
CITY, STATE Syracuse, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,468 - $78,819	COMPARE TO Buffalo, NY

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About Buffalo, New York

Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was 256,902. The city is the county seat of Erie County and a major gateway for commerce and travel across the Canada–United States border, forming part of the bi-national Buffalo Niagara Region. The Buffalo area was inhabited before the 17th century by the Native American Iroquois tribe and later by French settlers. The city grew significantly in the 19th and 20th centuries as a result of immigration, the construction of the Erie Canal and rail tra...

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