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Nuclear Engineers
Role Overview
Conduct research on nuclear engineering projects or apply principles and theory of nuclear science to problems concerned with release, control, and use of nuclear energy and nuclear waste disposal.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $189,800 |
| California | $167,660 |
| New York | $159,290 |
| Maryland | $150,340 |
| Minnesota | $150,260 |
| Nebraska | $149,280 |
| Alabama | $144,410 |
| Massachusetts | $141,520 |
| New Mexico | $140,070 |
| Michigan | $137,890 |
| Pennsylvania | $134,580 |
| Idaho | $130,210 |
| Illinois | $130,160 |
| Georgia | $129,820 |
| Florida | $129,230 |
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Median Annual Salary
$127,520
Projected Growth (10yr)
+-1.1%
Avg. annual openings
0.8k
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