Nuclear Safety Engineer Salary in San Jose, CA

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How much does a Nuclear Safety Engineer make in San Jose, CA? The average Nuclear Safety Engineer salary in San Jose, CA is $83,311 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $76,857 and $96,977. 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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Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer (Associate)

Naval Nuclear Laboratory - Idaho Falls , ID

Job Description The Naval Reactors Facility, as part of the Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an individual to qualify and perform the duties of a Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer. The duties in ...

Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 4 days ago

ATR Nuclear Safety Analyst

Idaho National Laboratory - Idaho Falls , ID

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Nuclear Safety Analyst to work in our Reactor and Nuclear Safety Engineering department. Our team works a 4x10 schedule located out of our Advanced Test Reactor ...

Energy Central - 18 days ago

Nuclear Engineer

SOC LLC - Richland , WA

Supports the HLW Nuclear Safety Engineering Team for completion of the HLW design and construction activities. Independently performs complex professional engineering assignments as directed by the ...

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Nuclear Engineer

CORE POWER (UK) Ltd - Bellevue , WA

The ideal candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in nuclear engineering or mechanical design, with a strong background in design, safety, or systems engineering. This role offers an ...

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Nuclear Engineering Accelerator Build Project Manager, Utah Location

Niche Industry Company Producing Pharmaceutical Ingredients Used to treat Cancer Patients - Los Angeles , CA

Experience working in a Nuclear Engineering Environment (where Radioactive Material is produced ... internal R&D, Safety, Data Analysis and Reporting, Scientists, Department Heads, Equipment ...

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Nuclear Facilities System Engineering Manager

LLNL - Livermore , CA

Job Description We have an opening for a Nuclear Facilities Superblock Systems Engineering Manager ... You will ensure that safety structures, systems, and components (SSCs) will perform their required ...

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What does a Nuclear Safety Engineer do?

Common responsibilities of a Nuclear Safety Engineer

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 San Jose, CA

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76857

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98721

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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 San Jose, CA. The base salary for Nuclear Safety Engineer ranges from $76,857 to $96,977 with the average base salary of $83,311. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $78,112 to $98,721 with the average total cash compensation of $85,885.

View Average Salary for Nuclear Safety Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$83,311	$76,857 - $96,977
Bonus	$2,574	$1,255 - $1,744
Total Pay	$85,885	$78,112 - $98,721

* 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 San Jose, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Santa Clara, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,857 - $96,977	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Santa Cruz, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,118 - $85,950	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Fremont, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,710 - $96,792	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Hayward, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,591 - $94,118	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Oakland, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,714 - $94,272	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA
CITY, STATE Daly City, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,551 - $96,591	COMPARE TO San Jose, CA

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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, the city has a total area of 180.0 sq mi (466 km2), of which 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km2) (1.91%) is water, making it the fourth-largest California city by land area (after Los Angeles, San Diego and California City). San Jose lies between the San Andreas Fault, the source of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, and the Calaveras Fault. San Jose is shaken by moderate earthquakes on average one or two times a year. These quakes originate just east of the city on...

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