Engineering Jacksonville, FL Pop. 949,611

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Jacksonville, Florida

The median nuclear engineer salary in Jacksonville, FL is $114,361 per year, which is 5% below the national median and 3.1% below the Florida state average.

City Median
$114,361
vs State Avg
$-3,611
vs National
$-6,019
Cost of Living
95%

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Jacksonville by Experience

In Jacksonville, an entry-level nuclear engineer earns around $74,100, while experienced professionals earn up to $163,400 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$74,100
$-3,900 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$115,900
$-6,100 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$163,400
$-8,600 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Jacksonville, FL

Percentile Jacksonville
10th Percentile $72,200
25th Percentile $91,200
Median (50th) $114,361
75th Percentile $140,600
90th Percentile $169,100

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Other Florida Cities

How to Become a Nuclear Engineer in Jacksonville

Education

Most nuclear engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Jacksonville and the surrounding Florida area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Nuclear PhysicsReactor DesignSafety AnalysisRadiation ProtectionMATLABRegulatory Compliance

Job Outlook

Nationally, nuclear engineer employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Jacksonville may vary based on local industry and population growth.