DOL Median (Massachusetts)
$96,782
vs National
+2.1%
National: $94,759BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$66,063
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$96,782
+2.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$94,759
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Nuclear Engineers in Massachusetts earns $96,782 in nominal terms, which is 2.1% above the national average of $94,759. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $66,063 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Massachusetts
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts Lowell | $130,000 | 1 |
| Xenergy | $119,413 | 4 |
| INVENSYS SYSTEMS, INC | $96,782 | 1 |
| University of Michigan | $76,200 | 18 |
| THOUGHT ONE LLC | $72,654 | 3 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $68,617 | 5 |
| GSE SYSTEMS INC | N/A | 2 |
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How much does a Nuclear Engineers make in Massachusetts?
The median Nuclear Engineers salary in Massachusetts is $96,782 based on 11 DOL filings.
Is Massachusetts a good place to work as a Nuclear Engineers?
A Nuclear Engineers in Massachusetts earns 2.1% more than the national median of $94,759, or $66,063 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.