Idaho Median
$133,970
per year
Hourly Rate
$64.41
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+0% vs US median
US median $133,970
State Rank
#9 of 19
state estimate
How much does a Nuclear Engineer make in Idaho?
Nuclear Engineers in Idaho take home a median of $133,970 annually — roughly $64.41 an hour — which runs 0% above the national median of $133,970.
Within Idaho, entry-level pay starts around $104,070 while the top 10% make $176,840 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $107,030 and $136,500 a year.
Nuclear Engineer salary range in Idaho
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $104,070 | $50.03 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $107,030 | $51.46 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $133,970 | $64.41 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $136,500 | $65.63 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $176,840 | $85.02 |
|
How Idaho compares
Idaho ranks 9th out of 19 states and territories for Nuclear Engineer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Nuclear Engineer salary in other states
District of Columbia $195,190California $172,400New Mexico $164,300Maryland $157,960Massachusetts $145,760New York $141,200Florida $135,400Illinois $134,510Pennsylvania $133,250Alabama $132,570Georgia $132,440North Carolina $131,850Michigan $129,940Washington $129,480Virginia $128,890Texas $128,340South Carolina $126,570Maine $123,780
Working as a Nuclear Engineer in Idaho
Nationally, about 15,000 people work as Nuclear Engineers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Idaho pay ($133,970) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Nuclear Engineer make in Idaho?
The median Nuclear Engineer salary in Idaho is $133,970 per year, or about $64.41 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $104,070 at the entry level to $176,840 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Idaho pay compare to the national average?
Idaho pays Nuclear Engineers about 0% more than the national median of $133,970. Idaho ranks 9th out of 19 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Idaho a good state for Nuclear Engineers?
Yes on pay — Idaho pays above the national median for this occupation, at $133,970 a year. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Idaho?
The highest-paying occupations in Idaho include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($507,640), Anesthesiologist ($449,990), General Internal Medicine Physician ($355,390), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.