DOL Median (Wisconsin)
$82,477
vs National
-13%
National: $94,759BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$86,727
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$82,477
-13% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$94,759
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Nuclear Engineers in Wisconsin earns $82,477 in nominal terms, which is 13% below the national average of $94,759. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $86,727 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Wisconsin
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON | $82,477 | 5 |
| Convergent Science, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Nuclear Engineers make in Wisconsin?
The median Nuclear Engineers salary in Wisconsin is $82,477 based on 4 DOL filings.
Is Wisconsin a good place to work as a Nuclear Engineers?
A Nuclear Engineers in Wisconsin earns 13% less than the national median of $94,759, or $86,727 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.