Engineering Germantown, MD Pop. 90,676

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Germantown, Maryland

The median nuclear engineer salary in Germantown, MD is $138,437 per year, which is 15.0% above the national median and 4.5% above the Maryland state average.

City Median
$138,437
vs State Avg
+$6,019
vs National
+$18,057
Cost of Living
115%

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Germantown by Experience

In Germantown, an entry-level nuclear engineer earns around $89,700, while experienced professionals earn up to $197,800 per year. The local cost of living index is 115% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$89,700
+$11,700 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$140,300
+$18,300 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$197,800
+$25,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Germantown, MD

Percentile Germantown
10th Percentile $87,400
25th Percentile $110,400
Median (50th) $138,437
75th Percentile $170,200
90th Percentile $204,700

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Other Maryland Cities

Silver Spring, MD
$146,864
Pop. 81,015
Columbia, MD
$142,048
Pop. 104,681
Baltimore, MD
$130,010
Pop. 585,708
Waldorf, MD
$126,399
Pop. 77,000

How to Become a Nuclear Engineer in Germantown

Education

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