Nuclear Engineers in Illinois
SOC 17-2161 · Architecture and Engineering
1,040Jobs in Illinois
$139,280Mean annual wage
6th of 19Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $102,890 | $49.46 |
| 25th percentile | $112,260 | $53.97 |
| Median (50th) | $134,510 | $64.67 |
| 75th percentile | $162,440 | $78.10 |
| 90th percentile | $171,060 | $82.24 |
| Mean | $139,280 | $66.96 |
Across 19 states with a published mean, the highest are District of Columbia (not a state) ($180,480), New Mexico ($180,290), California ($160,980); the lowest are Maine ($123,290), South Carolina ($125,440), Michigan ($128,070). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with Illinois (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1,040 | $139,280 | $134,510 |
| Iowa | — | — | — |
| Indiana | — | — | — |
| Kentucky | — | — | — |
| Missouri | — | — | — |
| Wisconsin | — | — | — |