DOL Median (New Jersey)
$95,500
vs National
+0.8%
National: $94,759BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$83,993
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$95,500
+0.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$94,759
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Nuclear Engineers in New Jersey earns $95,500 in nominal terms, which is 0.8% above the national average of $94,759. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $83,993 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New Jersey
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Holtec International | $98,500 | 11 |
| Columbia University | $78,600 | 1 |
| ALTRAN US CORP | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Nuclear Engineers make in New Jersey?
The median Nuclear Engineers salary in New Jersey is $95,500 based on 7 DOL filings.
Is New Jersey a good place to work as a Nuclear Engineers?
A Nuclear Engineers in New Jersey earns 0.8% more than the national median of $94,759, or $83,993 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.