📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Nuclear Engineers Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · Medium Demand

Average
$122,056
per year
Median
$120,061
per year
Hourly
$58.68
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$80,037
25th Percentile — Junior$101,351
50th Percentile — Median$120,061
75th Percentile — Senior$149,308
90th Percentile — Top Earners$166,777
💡 Top-earning Nuclear Engineerss in Texas make up to $166,777 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$104.3k
2021
$107.6k
2022
$111.0k
2023
$114.6k
2024
$118.3k
2025
$122.1k
2026
📈 Nuclear Engineers salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 3.2% annual growth. The strong presence in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Nuclear Engineers Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $118,394 -3.0% Medium
San Antonio $109,850 -10.0% Medium
Dallas $120,835 -1.0% Medium
Austin $131,820 +8.0% Medium
Fort Worth $117,174 -4.0% Medium
El Paso $100,086 -18.0% Medium
Arlington $118,394 -3.0% Medium
Corpus Christi $106,189 -13.0% Medium
Plano $124,497 +2.0% Medium
Laredo $97,645 -20.0% Medium
Lubbock $100,086 -18.0% Medium
Garland $115,953 -5.0% Medium
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Nuclear Engineers Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Nuclear Engineerss. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $122,056 per year, Texas's Nuclear Engineers salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $80,037–$101,351, while experienced Nuclear Engineerss can command $149,308–$166,777.

Looking ahead, the Nuclear Engineers profession in Texas is projected to grow at 3.2% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Nuclear Engineers salary in Texas is $122,056 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $128,480.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Nuclear Engineerss the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Nuclear Engineers employment.
  • At $122,056/year, Texas Nuclear Engineers salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $128,480/year.