Nuclear Engineers Salary in Illinois
Nuclear Engineers in Illinois earn a median of $134,510 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $134,510
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($133,970)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 1,040
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $102,890; the top 10% earn over $171,060. Nationally the range is $92,960 to $196,290.
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- Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers$111,370 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
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Nuclear Engineers pay in Illinois
How much do nuclear engineers make in Illinois?
The median is $134,510 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $102,890 and the top 10% earn over $171,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for nuclear engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 19 (0% vs. the national median of $133,970). Living costs are not included.