Salary by Education Level
What the Data Shows
For Nuclear Engineers positions, filings requiring a Master's degree carried an average declared salary of $104,583 versus $118,293 for those requiring a Bachelor's - a premium of -11.6%. Across all certified filings with a stated education level, 13.6% accepted a Bachelor's degree as the minimum requirement.
Education vs Salary
| Education Level | Average Salary | Filings | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | $118,293 | 3 | 13.6% |
| Doctorate | $113,502 | 5 | 22.7% |
| Master's | $104,583 | 14 | 63.6% |