What are the main factors that influence an Entry Level Nuclear Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Entry Level Nuclear Engineer's salary?

An Entry Level Nuclear Engineer's salary grows with experience: an ERP Business Analyst I (0-2 years)earns $75,374, an Entry Level Nuclear Engineer (2-4 years)earns $95,375, an ERP Business Analyst III (4-7 years)earns $116,065, an ERP Business Analyst IV (7+ years)earns $134,375, an ERP Business Analyst V (7-10 years)earns $166,566,

What are the highest paying states for an Entry Level Nuclear Engineer?

Entry Level Nuclear Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Entry Level Nuclear Engineer roles are District of Columbia $102,540, California $102,151, Massachusetts $100,790. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Entry Level Nuclear Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Entry Level Nuclear Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Entry Level Petroleum Engineer: $105,916; Entry Level Project Engineer: $86,201; Entry Nuclear Engineer: $81,900; Nuclear Engineer I: $81,838; Entry Level Engineer: $80,490.

Entry Level Nuclear Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Entry Level Nuclear Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Entry Level Nuclear Engineer in Delaware is $94,001 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

However, an Entry Level Nuclear Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $108,887
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,490 to $101,793
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,651

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Entry Level Nuclear Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,793	$8,483	$1,958	$49
Average	$94,001	$7,833	$1,808	$45
25th Percentile	$86,490	$7,207	$1,663	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Entry Level Nuclear Engineer Salaries

An Entry Level Nuclear Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Entry Level Nuclear Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Entry Level Nuclear Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $75,374
Early Career (1-2 years): $95,375
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,065
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $134,375
Expert (over 8 years): $166,566

Levels	Salary
ERP Busin... Level Entry Level Nuclear Engineer	$75,374
Entry Lev... Level Entry Level Nuclear Engineer	$95,375
ERP Busin... Level Entry Level Nuclear Engineer	$116,065
ERP Busin... Level Entry Level Nuclear Engineer	$134,375
ERP Busin... Level Entry Level Nuclear Engineer	$166,566

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How Do Entry Level Nuclear Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Entry Level Nuclear Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $102,540.
California: $102,151.
Massachusetts: $100,790.

District of Columbia $102,540 California $102,151 Massachusetts $100,790 Washington $100,419 New Jersey $100,382 Alaska $100,253 Connecticut $98,975 New York $98,456

Hawaii $96,798 Rhode Island $96,020 Maryland $95,492 Minnesota $94,770 Colorado $94,492 Illinois $94,400 Oregon $94,048 Delaware $93,788

New Hampshire $93,625 Virginia $93,260 Pennsylvania $92,195 Nevada $91,658 North Dakota $91,482 Michigan $91,204 Wisconsin $91,103 Vermont $90,899

Texas $90,334 Maine $90,297 Arizona $90,241 Ohio $90,176 Georgia $89,324 Indiana $88,898 Wyoming $88,815 Utah $88,685

Iowa $88,630 Kansas $88,185 Louisiana $88,056 North Carolina $88,009 Missouri $87,991 Florida $87,630 Montana $87,435 Nebraska $87,250

Kentucky $87,148 South Carolina $86,778 Tennessee $86,546 Idaho $86,453 New Mexico $85,777 Oklahoma $85,629 Alabama $85,083 South Dakota $84,166

Arkansas $83,666 West Virginia $83,397 Mississippi $82,592

Top Paying Cities for Entry Level Nuclear Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $97,067
Little Creek: $96,168
Magnolia: $96,567

Lincoln, DE $97,067 Little Creek, DE $96,168 Magnolia, DE $96,567 Milford, DE $97,067 Marydel, DE $95,807 Millsboro, DE $97,067 Millville, DE $97,715 Milton, DE $97,067

Nassau, DE $97,067 Ocean View, DE $97,715 Rehoboth Beach, DE $97,715 Seaford, DE $96,048 Selbyville, DE $97,715 Smyrna, DE $95,696 Viola, DE $96,567 Woodside, DE $96,289

Bear, DE $94,992 Newark, DE $95,029 Claymont, DE $95,103 Delaware City, DE $95,029 Hockessin, DE $95,103 Kirkwood, DE $95,029 Middletown, DE $95,502 Montchanin, DE $95,103

New Castle, DE $95,103 Odessa, DE $95,631 Port Penn, DE $94,770 Rockland, DE $95,103 Saint Georges, DE $95,029 Townsend, DE $95,492 Winterthur, DE $95,103 Lewes, DE $97,067

Wilmington, DE $95,103 Dover, DE $96,122 Dover Afb, DE $96,344 Bethany Beach, DE $97,715 Bethel, DE $96,048 Bridgeville, DE $97,067 Camden Wyoming, DE $96,224 Cheswold, DE $95,900

Clayton, DE $95,659 Dagsboro, DE $97,715 Delmar, DE $96,048 Ellendale, DE $97,067 Felton, DE $97,067 Fenwick Island, DE $97,715 Frankford, DE $97,715 Frederica, DE $97,067

Georgetown, DE $97,067 Greenwood, DE $97,067 Harbeson, DE $97,067 Harrington, DE $97,067 Hartly, DE $95,613 Houston, DE $97,067 Kenton, DE $95,659 Laurel, DE $96,048

Yorklyn, DE $95,103

Entry Level Nuclear Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Entry Level Nuclear Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$86,490

Average $94,001/year

$101,793

$7,207

Average $7,833/month

$8,483

$1,663

Average $1,808/week

$1,958

$42

Average $45/hour

$49

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$101,793	$8,483	$1,958	$49
Average	$94,001	$7,833	$1,808	$45
25th Percentile	$86,490	$7,207	$1,663	$42

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