Job title
Nuclear Engineer H-1B Salaries
65 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $106k.
Median base
$106k
Middle 50%
$83k–$120k
Filings
65
Top sponsor
Uchicago Argonne
Pay distribution
Base salary distribution
Whiskers reach P10–P90; the box is the P25–P75 interquartile range; the heavy line is the median. Base salary only.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 1 | $126k |
| FY2025 | 13 | $120k |
| FY2024 | 2 | $82k |
| FY2023 | 9 | $82k |
| FY2022 | 4 | $80k |
| FY2021 | 4 | $79k |
| FY2020 | 5 | $109k |
| FY2019 | 6 | $111k |
| FY2018 | 5 | $115k |
| FY2017 | 7 | $83k |
| FY2016 | 9 | $104k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Nuclear Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Nuclear Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Nuclear Engineer is $106k (FY2026), from 65 filings. The middle 50% earn between $83k and $120k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Nuclear Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Nuclear Engineer are Uchicago Argonne, Battelle Energy Alliance, Energysolutions.
- Where are most H-1B Nuclear Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Nuclear Engineer roles are Lemont, IL, Idaho Falls, ID, Lansing, MI.
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