DOL Median (South Carolina)
$94,910
vs National
+0.2%
National: $94,759BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$99,591
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$94,910
+0.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$94,759
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Nuclear Engineers in South Carolina earns $94,910 in nominal terms, which is 0.2% above the national average of $94,759. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $99,591 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in South Carolina
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| EnergySolutions, LLC | $139,815 | 5 |
| Westinghouse Electric Company | $95,575 | 15 |
| University of South Carolina | $80,361 | 3 |
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How much does a Nuclear Engineers make in South Carolina?
The median Nuclear Engineers salary in South Carolina is $94,910 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is South Carolina a good place to work as a Nuclear Engineers?
A Nuclear Engineers in South Carolina earns 0.2% more than the national median of $94,759, or $99,591 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.