Engineering Kailua, HI Pop. 38,635

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Kailua, Hawaii

The median nuclear engineer salary in Kailua, HI is $204,646 per year, which is 70.0% above the national median and 0.0% above the Hawaii state average.

City Median
$204,646
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
+$84,266
Cost of Living
170%

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Kailua by Experience

In Kailua, an entry-level nuclear engineer earns around $132,600, while experienced professionals earn up to $292,400 per year. The local cost of living index is 170% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$132,600
+$54,600 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$207,400
+$85,400 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$292,400
+$120,400 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Kailua, HI

Percentile Kailua
10th Percentile $129,200
25th Percentile $163,200
Median (50th) $204,646
75th Percentile $251,600
90th Percentile $302,600

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Other Hawaii Cities

Honolulu, HI
$210,665
Pop. 350,964
Pearl City, HI
$202,238
Pop. 47,698
Waipahu, HI
$195,016
Pop. 38,216
Hilo, HI
$182,978
Pop. 45,703

How to Become a Nuclear Engineer in Kailua

Education

Most nuclear engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Kailua and the surrounding Hawaii 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 Kailua may vary based on local industry and population growth.