SOC 17-2161 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Nuclear Engineers — Idaho
Idaho · 1 metro areas compared
At $133,970, median pay for Nuclear Engineers in Idaho tracks the national median of $133,970 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $133,970, median pay for Nuclear Engineers in Idaho tracks the national median of $133,970 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $107,030 and $136,500. The lowest tenth earn under $104,070, while the highest tenth earn more than $176,840.
Among the 19 states with published data for this occupation, Idaho ranks 9th by median wage. Idaho Falls leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $133,970. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 22nd of 617 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $104,070 | −22.3% |
| 25th | $107,030 | −20.1% |
| Median (50th) | $133,970 | +0.0% |
| 75th | $136,500 | +1.9% |
| 90th | $176,840 | +32.0% |
| Mean | $133,750 | −0.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho Falls | $133,970 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Idaho run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $133,970 goes as far as $140,283 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$133,970as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$140,283US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $133,970 a year, 0.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $104,070 to $176,840 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 9th of 19 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Idaho Falls, at $133,970.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Nuclear Engineers in Idaho?
The median annual wage is $133,970, or $64.41 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $133,970, so pay in Idaho is 0.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Idaho earns more than $176,840 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $104,070 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Idaho Falls, at $133,970 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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