Nuclear Monitoring Technicians Salary in Illinois
Nuclear Monitoring Technicians in Illinois earn a median of $110,390 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Nuclear Technicians”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $110,390
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($110,240)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 14
- Jobs in the state
- 780
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,750; the top 10% earn over $125,360. Nationally the range is $73,150 to $133,600.
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- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$65,960 median in Illinois
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$59,930 median in Illinois
Nuclear Monitoring Technicians pay in Illinois
How much do nuclear monitoring technicians make in Illinois?
The median is $110,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,750 and the top 10% earn over $125,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for nuclear monitoring technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 14 (0% vs. the national median of $110,240). Living costs are not included.