DOL Median (Virginia)
$81,344
vs National
-14.2%
National: $94,759BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$80,778
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$81,344
-14.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$94,759
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Nuclear Engineers in Virginia earns $81,344 in nominal terms, which is 14.2% below the national average of $94,759. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $80,778 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Virginia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AREVA NP INC. | $88,517 | 4 |
| Virginia Electric and Power Company | $87,137 | 1 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $61,500 | 1 |
| Hampton University | $58,000 | 1 |
| DOMINION ENGINEERING, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Nuclear Engineers make in Virginia?
The median Nuclear Engineers salary in Virginia is $81,344 based on 6 DOL filings.
Is Virginia a good place to work as a Nuclear Engineers?
A Nuclear Engineers in Virginia earns 14.2% less than the national median of $94,759, or $80,778 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.