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Nuclear Engineer salary at tech startups (October 2026)
The median posted salary for a Nuclear Engineer at tech startups in United States is $143k a year (middle half $126k to $175k), based on 12 job postings from 4 companies that publish a pay range. 8% of these postings are remote.
$143kmedian, United States
$126k–$175kmiddle half (P25–P75)
12postings from 4 companies
8%remote postings
Ranks #326 of 455 startup roles by US median pay in this sample. That is 32% below the Software Engineer median ($210k). Company-balanced median (each company counted once): $149k. Average posted range: $131k to $174k.
Nuclear Engineer pay by country
| Country | Median | P25 to P75 | Postings | Companies | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $143k | $126k to $175k | 12 | 4 | 8% |
Yearly pay in local currency, from postings that publish a range (hourly x 2080, monthly x 12). Groups need at least 5 postings from 3 companies. Sales roles exclude on-target earnings, so these are base-pay figures.
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