Ingenieros nucleares
Salario, perspectivas laborales, riesgo de IA e información profesional
Salario Mediano
$127,520
~$61/hora · ~$10,627/mo
Empleos en EE.UU.
15K
Decline
Riesgo de automatización IA
7/10
High Risk
Riesgo de IA y Automatización
High Risk 7/10
Nuclear engineering is a high-level knowledge profession where core tasks—such as reactor design, dose calculations, and safety simulations—are performed using digital tools and complex mathematical modeling. While the high-stakes regulatory environment and the need for physical inspections at power plants provide a buffer, AI is rapidly advancing in its ability to optimize designs, analyze sensor data for predictive maintenance, and automate technical documentation.
Salario por Ciudad — Lo que realmente ganas
Poder adquisitivo real = salario ajustado por costo de vida. Mayor = más dinero en tu bolsillo.
| Ciudad | Salario Local | Costo de Vida | Poder Adquisitivo Real |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TNMEJOR VALOR | $174,380 | Bajo prom. (92.2) | $189,063 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $189,770 | Sobre prom. (109.5) | $173,238 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $150,950 | Promedio (98.9) | $152,652 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $142,640 | Bajo prom. (93.6) | $152,349 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $138,050 | Bajo prom. (92.3) | $149,486 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $150,260 | Sobre prom. (104.3) | $144,062 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $130,210 | Bajo prom. (90.8) | $143,414 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $129,690 | Bajo prom. (90.5) | $143,250 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $134,580 | Bajo prom. (94.7) | $142,103 |
| Monroe, MI | $131,860 | Bajo prom. (93.3) | $141,309 |
| Cleveland, OH | $127,860 | Bajo prom. (92.9) | $137,619 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $135,040 | Promedio (98.4) | $137,299 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $136,590 | Promedio (102.4) | $133,437 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $128,150 | Promedio (97.3) | $131,675 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $129,820 | Promedio (100.5) | $129,199 |
Índice de costo de vida: 100 = promedio nacional EE.UU. Bajo 100 = más barato. Sobre 100 = más caro.
Educación y Requisitos
Educación requerida
Bachelor's degree
Crecimiento a 10 años
-1% (Decline)
Tarifa por hora
~$61/hora
Ingreso mensual
~$10,627/mo
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Datos: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024)