Nuclear Engineer Salary in Illinois
Based on 950+ workers in Illinois
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IL)
$130,160
$62.577/hr
vs National Average
$134,043
-2.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$102K – $166K
950 employed in Illinois
Salary Distribution — Nuclear Engineer in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $101,890 |
| 25th percentile | $104,520 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $130,160 |
| 75th percentile | $159,420 |
| 90th percentile | $165,520 |
Historical Salary Trend — Nuclear Engineer in Illinois vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $124,640 |
| 2023 | $121,550 |
| 2024 | $130,160 |
| Year | Illinois Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $124,640 | $125,973 |
| 2023 | $121,550 | $126,302 |
| 2024 | $130,160 | $134,043 |