Nuclear Safety Engineer Salary in Charleston, WV

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As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nuclear Safety Engineer in Charleston, WV is $61,001. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $56,271 to $71,008, with most professionals earning between $51,965 and $80,118.

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What does a Nuclear Safety Engineer do?

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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 Charleston, WV

Average Base Salary

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56271

71008

61001

Average Total Cash Compensation

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57194

72283

62884

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 Charleston, WV. The base salary for Nuclear Safety Engineer ranges from $56,271 to $71,008 with the average base salary of $61,001. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,194 to $72,283 with the average total cash compensation of $62,884.

View Average Salary for Nuclear Safety Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$61,001	$56,271 - $71,008
Bonus	$1,883	$923 - $1,276
Total Pay	$62,884	$57,194 - $72,283

* 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 Charleston, WV

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Huntington, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,846 - $70,471	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Beckley, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,453 - $71,236	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Parkersburg, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,521 - $70,061	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Portsmouth, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,084 - $72,033	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Chillicothe, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,834 - $72,980	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV
CITY, STATE Fairmont, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,211 - $77,240	COMPARE TO Charleston, WV

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About Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston is the most populous city in, and the capital of, the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers, the population during the 2017 Census Estimate was 47,929. The Charleston metropolitan area as a whole had 214,406 residents. Charleston is the center of government, commerce, and industry for Kanawha County, of which it is the county seat. Early industries important to Charleston included salt and the first natural gas well. Later, coal became central to economic prosperity in the city and the surrounding area. Today, trade, utilities, governm...

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About Charleston, West Virginia Charleston is the most populous city in, and the capital of, the U.S. state of West Virginia. Located at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers,....More

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