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Nuclear Engineers: can it be done remotely?

Usually notTeleworkable share: 0%

According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of nuclear engineers typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.

Nationally, about 14,740 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $127,520 ($61.31 an hour).

US employment

14,740

Median annual wage

$127,520

Mean annual wage

$134,980

Median hourly wage

$61.31

Education and training

Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Related work experience

None

On-the-job training

None

Job zone

4

Considerable preparation

Entry level

Step up: related remote jobs that pay more

OccupationMedian wageWage gainJob zoneTypical education
Architectural and Engineering Managers$167,740$40,220 (+31.5%)4Bachelor's degree

States with the most jobs

  1. 1. Texas1,470
  2. 2. Washington1,370
  3. 3. Virginia1,300
  4. 4. South Carolina1,280
  5. 5. New Mexico1,160
  6. 6. Illinois950
  7. 7. California870
  8. 8. Idaho720
  9. 9. North Carolina520
  10. 10. Pennsylvania480

States that pay the most

  1. 1. District of Columbia$189,800
  2. 2. California$167,660
  3. 3. New York$159,290
  4. 4. Maryland$150,340
  5. 5. Minnesota$150,260
  6. 6. Nebraska$149,280
  7. 7. Alabama$144,410
  8. 8. Massachusetts$141,520
  9. 9. New Mexico$140,070
  10. 10. Michigan$137,890

Median annual wage. Based on 26 states and territories with published figures.

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