In Maine, nuclear engineers earn $120,700 at the median — $58.03 an hour. The range runs from $88K at the entry level to $140K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Maine. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Nuclear Engineers salary percentiles in Maine: 10th percentile $88,050, 25th percentile $108,060, median $120,700, 75th percentile $132,390, 90th percentile $140,170. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level nuclear engineers (10th percentile) start around $88K. Mid-career wages sit at $121K. Top earners bring in $140K or more, a $52K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $120,700 a year, that works out to about $58 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $88,050, and experienced nuclear engineers can clear $140,170. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $121K enough to live in Maine?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,178/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,281/month, which eats 17.8% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a nuclear engineers salary go in Maine?▼
Maine has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median nuclear engineers salary is worth about $123,541 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do nuclear engineers get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
