How much does a nuclear engineer make in Illinois?
$134,500a year
Median yearly pay for nuclear engineers in Illinois. That is $64.67 an hour or $11,210 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.67
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 19
- Jobs in the state
- 1,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $102,900Median: $134,500Highest 10%: $171,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $102,900 | $49.47 | |
| 25th | $112,300 | $53.97 | |
| Median | $134,500 | $64.67 | |
| 75th | $162,400 | $78.10 | |
| 90th | $171,100 | $82.24 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $134,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nuclear engineers.
| 5. Massachusetts | $145,800 |
| 6. New York | $141,200 |
| 7. Florida | $135,400 |
| 8. Illinois | $134,500 |
| 9. Idaho | $134,000 |
| 10. Pennsylvania | $133,300 |
| 11. Alabama | $132,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nuclear engineer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $64.67 ($134,500 a year).
Do nuclear engineers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $134,500 against $134,000 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Illinois rank for nuclear engineer pay?
Illinois ranks 8 of 19 states.
Which city in Illinois pays nuclear engineers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $134,500 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.