Nuclear Engineers Salary in Illinois

Median Salary

$134,510

per year

Hourly Rate

$64.67

per hour

Employment

1,040

in Illinois

vs. National Avg

+0.4%

National: $133,970

📊 Compared to the national median of $133,970, Illinois pays 0.4% MORE for Nuclear Engineers positions.

Purchasing Power

$138,101

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

97.4

3% below national avg

Rent/Income

12%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Illinois

10th

$102,890

25th

$112,260

Median

$134,510

75th

$162,440

90th

$171,060

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).