Engineering Baltimore, MD Pop. 585,708

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Baltimore, Maryland

The median nuclear engineer salary in Baltimore, MD is $130,010 per year, which is 8.0% above the national median and 1.8% below the Maryland state average.

City Median
$130,010
vs State Avg
$-2,408
vs National
+$9,630
Cost of Living
108%

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Baltimore by Experience

In Baltimore, an entry-level nuclear engineer earns around $84,240, while experienced professionals earn up to $185,760 per year. The local cost of living index is 108% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$84,240
+$6,240 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$131,760
+$9,760 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$185,760
+$13,760 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Baltimore, MD

Percentile Baltimore
10th Percentile $82,080
25th Percentile $103,680
Median (50th) $130,010
75th Percentile $159,840
90th Percentile $192,240

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Other Maryland Cities

Silver Spring, MD
$146,864
Pop. 81,015
Columbia, MD
$142,048
Pop. 104,681
Germantown, MD
$138,437
Pop. 90,676
Waldorf, MD
$126,399
Pop. 77,000

How to Become a Nuclear Engineer in Baltimore

Education

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