Entry Level Salary for Nuclear Engineers

The average salary for an entry level Nuclear Engineer is $57,870. An experienced Nuclear Engineer makes about $107,068 per year.

Nuclear engineers research and develop the processes, instruments, and systems used to derive benefits from nuclear energy and radiation. Many of these engineers find industrial and medical uses for radioactive materials while others specialize in the development of nuclear power sources for ships or spacecraft. Find more career information.

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  • Nuclear Engineer - U.S. Navy - Upper Arlington,OH

    Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and...

  • 1st Shift Warehouse Worker - Aerotek - Lockbourne,OH

    Aerotek - - Responsibilities: Select orders from pick sheets; Handle small and lightweight items including baby onesies, clothing, binkies, accessories, bottles, and baby care items; Double-check order accuracy; Pack and load items into...

  • Production Technician (3rd Shift 10p-6:30a) - Coca-Cola Refreshments - Columbus,OH

    Our vision is loved brands, done sustainably, for a better shared future. Our manufacturing teams are dedicated to bringing our brands to life and creating value for our customers, big and small. It's an extremely exciting time to work in The...

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