Nuclear Engineers Salary
In Monroe, MI, nuclear engineers earn $136,260 at the median, or about $65.51 an hour. The range runs from $104K at the entry level to $169K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 93.49), which stretches that salary to about $145,748 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,326/month, or 16% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $136K get you in Monroe?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Monroe’s Regional Price Parity (93.49). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Monroe
Nuclear engineers pay in Monroe tracks closely to the national median, $136K locally vs. $134K nationwide, a 2% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,326/month, 16.2% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 93.49 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 7% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for nuclear engineers in metros near Monroe, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | $132K | $141K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Monroe, MI
Entry-level nuclear engineers (10th percentile) start around $104K. Mid-career wages sit at $136K. Top earners bring in $169K or more, a $65K spread from bottom to top.
Nuclear Engineers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Nuclear Engineers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $195K | +46% | 230 |
| California | $172K | +29% | 1,070 |
| New Mexico | $164K | +23% | 500 |
| Maryland | $158K | +18% | 180 |
| Massachusetts | $146K | +9% | 210 |
| New York | $141K | +5% | 150 |
| Florida | $135K | +1% | 120 |
| Illinois | $135K | +0% | 1,040 |
| Idaho | $134K | +0% | N/A |
| Pennsylvania | $133K | -1% | 340 |
| Alabama | $133K | -1% | 290 |
| Georgia | $132K | -1% | 200 |
| North Carolina | $132K | -2% | 460 |
| Michigan | $130K | -3% | 330 |
| Washington | $129K | -3% | 1,380 |
| Virginia | $129K | -4% | N/A |
| Texas | $128K | -4% | 190 |
| South Carolina | $127K | -6% | 1,440 |
| Maine | $124K | -8% | 420 |
Showing 1–10 of 19 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a nuclear engineer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Monroe?
Yes — at the median salary of $136K, rent takes 16.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,326/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for nuclear engineers in Monroe?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new nuclear engineers typically earn — is $104K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $6,269/month. At HUD’s $1,326/month FMR, rent would take 21% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is nuclear engineer a high-paying job in Monroe?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $136K locally vs. $134K nationally, a 2% difference.
How does Monroe compare to the national average for nuclear engineers?
Monroe pays $136K median vs. the U.S. average of $134K — that’s +2%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 93.49), the purchasing-power equivalent is $146K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do nuclear engineers make in Monroe, MI?
The median is $136,260 a year, that works out to about $66 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $104,480, and experienced nuclear engineers can clear $169,250. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $136K enough to live in Monroe?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $8,175/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,326/month, which eats 16.2% 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 Monroe?
Monroe has a Regional Price Parity of 93.49 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median nuclear engineers salary is worth about $145,748 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.