DOL Median (California)
$105,000
vs National
+10.8%
National: $94,759BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$75,812
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$105,000
+10.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$94,759
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Nuclear Engineers in California earns $105,000 in nominal terms, which is 10.8% above the national average of $94,759. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $75,812 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| EnergySolutions, LLC | $139,815 | 5 |
| Kairos Power | $133,954 | 4 |
| Morpho Detection LLC | $108,150 | 1 |
| ESOLAR INC. | $105,000 | 1 |
| Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. | $101,000 | 1 |
| General Atomics | $97,098 | 3 |
| ABSG Consulting, Inc. | $93,318 | 2 |
| University of California, Berkeley | $64,872 | 4 |
| Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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Sante Fe, NM · $170,000Campbell, CA · $137,315Oakland, CA · $133,954LOWELL, MA · $130,000GREENBELT, MD · $124,580Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Nuclear Engineers make in California?
The median Nuclear Engineers salary in California is $105,000 based on 15 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Nuclear Engineers?
A Nuclear Engineers in California earns 10.8% more than the national median of $94,759, or $75,812 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.