Nuclear Engineer
Code: 17-2161.00
Also known as: Engineer, Nuclear Design Engineer, Nuclear Engineer, Nuclear Licensing Engineer, Nuclear Process Engineer, Nuclear Reactor Engineer, Radiological Engineer, System Engineer
Description: Nuclear Engineers research ways to use radiation and nuclear energy to create new systems, processes and instruments. These new developments may be used in medicine, energy and other industrial settings. Nuclear Engineers must have a Bachelor's degree as well as relevant experience earned through cooperative education programs.
Typical wages
| 10% | $74,800 |
| 25% | $92,440 |
| Median | $116,140 |
| 75% | $143,000 |
| 90% | $185,550 |
| 10% | $35.96 |
| 25% | $44.44 |
| Median | $55.84 |
| 75% | $68.75 |
| 90% | $89.21 |
Projected employment
| Estimated Employment (2019 year) |
16,400 |
| Projected Employment (2029 year) |
14,300 |
| Percent Change | +0 % |
| Projected Annual Job Openings | 700 |