Nuclear Engineer II Salary in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Nuclear Engineer II Salary in Baton Rouge, LA

How much does a Nuclear Engineer II make in Baton Rouge, LA? The average Nuclear Engineer II salary in Baton Rouge, LA is $102,486 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $92,179 and $114,869. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Nuclear Engineer II Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Nuclear Engineer II Salary $82,795 Baton Rouge,LA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Nuclear Engineer II Salary $92,179 Baton Rouge,LA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Nuclear Engineer II Salary $102,486 Baton Rouge,LA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Nuclear Engineer II Salary $114,869 Baton Rouge,LA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Nuclear Engineer II Salary $126,144 Baton Rouge,LA April 24, 2024
25% $92,179 10% $82,795 90% $126,144 75% $114,869 $102,486 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Process / Project Engineer II

SNF Holding Company - Plaquemine, LA

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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Retirement Plans: Retirement Plans involve determining retirement income goals and what's needed to achieve those goals.

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Civil Engineering: Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including public works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewerage systems, pipelines, structural components of buildings, and railways. Civil engineering is traditionally broken into a number of sub-disciplines. It is considered the second-oldest engineering discipline after military engineering, and it is defined to distinguish non-military engineering from military engineering. Civil engineering takes place in the public sector from municipal through to national governments, and in the private sector from individual homeowners through to international companies.

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Analysis 4.91%
Retirement Plans 2.15%
Civil Engineering 1.29%
Others 91.65%

Job Description for Nuclear Engineer II

Nuclear Engineer II designs and initiates processes to gain benefit from nuclear energy and radiation. Conducts research into problems of nuclear energy systems. Being a Nuclear Engineer II designs and develops nuclear equipment. Monitors testing, operation, and maintenance of nuclear reactors. Additionally, Nuclear Engineer II requires a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering or related field. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Nuclear Engineer II occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Nuclear Engineer II typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Job Openings for Nuclear Engineer II in Baton Rouge, LA
  • SNF Holding Company - Plaquemine, LA
    SUMMARY. The. Process/Project Engineer II. executes new capital projects and troubleshoots existing Plaquemine, LA facilities processes. The Process/Projec...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • PMI (Project Management Institute) - New Orleans, LA
    Data Engineer II. United States * Virtual. Req #504. Monday, April 15, 2024. Are you a dreamer, innovator, thinker and a do-er who believes in contributing...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • Freeport-McMoRan - New Orleans, LA
    At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by ...
    - 4 Days Ago
  • DSJ Global - , LA
    Job Title. Process Engineer II. Location. Greater Baton Rouge. Sector. Chemicals. US Work Authorization Required. A global Chemical Manufacturing company w...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Blue Signal Search - New Orleans, LA
    Our esteemed client is a leading multinational enterprise in the materials sector, celebrated for its diverse array of valuable assets spread across numero...
    - 2 Days Ago

Career Path for Nuclear Engineer II

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Nuclear Engineer II, the first career path typically starts with an Aeronautical Engineer III position, and then Aeronautical Engineer IV.

The second career path typically starts with an Aerospace Engineer III position, and then progresses to Aerospace Engineer IV.

The third career path typically starts with an Engineer III position, and then progresses to Engineer IV.

Additionally, the fourth career path typically starts with a Nuclear Engineer III position, and then progresses to Nuclear Engineer IV.

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Nuclear Engineer II Pay Difference by Location

Nuclear Engineer II salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Nuclear Engineer II, the highest Nuclear Engineer II salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Nuclear Engineer II salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Nuclear Engineer II salary is in Miami, FL, where the Nuclear Engineer II salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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