Nuclear Power Reactor Operators Salary in Illinois
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators in Illinois earn a median of $123,980 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $123,980
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($122,890)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 5
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $104,760; the top 10% earn over $133,950. Nationally the range is $98,640 to $149,310.
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Nuclear Power Reactor Operators pay in Illinois
How much do nuclear power reactor operators make in Illinois?
The median is $123,980 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $104,760 and the top 10% earn over $133,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for nuclear power reactor operators?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 5 (+1% vs. the national median of $122,890). Living costs are not included.