Nuclear Engineers
Conduct research on nuclear engineering projects or apply principles and theory of nuclear science to problems concerned with release, control, and use of nuclear energy and nuclear waste disposal.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Nuclear Engineers to increase by 0.4% between 2024 and 2034, from 16,600 to 16,600 jobs. Its estimate of 800 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($133,970), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
16,600
Projected employment (2034)
16,600
Projected change (2024–2034)
0%
Annual openings (projected average)
800
Pay & Preparation
$133,970
Bachelor's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Critical Thinking (4.12/5) • Science (4.12/5) • Writing (4/5) • Mathematics (4/5) • Monitoring (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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