Nuclear Engineers in California
SOC 17-2161 · Architecture and Engineering
1,070Jobs in California
$160,980Mean annual wage
3rd of 19Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $109,990 | $52.88 |
| 25th percentile | $135,400 | $65.09 |
| Median (50th) | $172,400 | $82.88 |
| 75th percentile | $176,390 | $84.81 |
| 90th percentile | $207,740 | $99.87 |
| Mean | $160,980 | $77.39 |
Across 19 states with a published mean, the highest are District of Columbia (not a state) ($180,480), New Mexico ($180,290), California ($160,980); the lowest are Maine ($123,290), South Carolina ($125,440), Michigan ($128,070). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1,070 | $160,980 | $172,400 |
| Arizona | — | — | — |
| Nevada | — | — | — |
| Oregon | — | — | — |