How much does a nuclear technician make in Chicago?
$99,990a year
Median yearly pay for nuclear technicians in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $48.07 an hour or $8,333 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.07
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 9
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,750Median: $99,990Highest 10%: $125,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,750 | $31.61 | |
| 25th | $80,800 | $38.85 | |
| Median | $99,990 | $48.07 | |
| 75th | $125,400 | $60.27 | |
| 90th | $125,400 | $60.27 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for nuclear technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $137,100 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $133,500 |
| Materials Scientist | $133,300 |
| Physical Scientist | $121,700 |
| Geoscientist | $114,000 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $112,800 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $104,600 |
| Epidemiologist | $103,800 |
| Political Scientist | $103,800 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $101,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nuclear technician make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $48.07 ($99,990 a year).
Do nuclear technicians make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $99,990 against $110,200 nationally, 9% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $110,400, so Chicago pays 9% less.
Where does Chicago rank for nuclear technician pay?
7 of 9 metro areas with data.
How much does a nuclear technician make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $125,400 or more.
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.