Nuclear Engineers in Illinois
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | Illinois | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $130,160 | $127,520 | +2.1% vs US |
| State Rank | #13 of 24 states | Top 20 state | |
| Employment | 950 jobs | 14,740 jobs | 6.4% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $101,890 | $48.99 |
| 25th Percentile | $104,520 | $50.25 |
| Median | $130,160 | $62.58 |
| 75th Percentile | $159,420 | $76.65 |
| 90th Percentile | $165,520 | $79.58 |
