DOL Median (Illinois)
$106,202
vs National
+12.1%
National: $94,759BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$115,062
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$106,202
+12.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$94,759
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Nuclear Engineers in Illinois earns $106,202 in nominal terms, which is 12.1% above the national average of $94,759. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $115,062 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Illinois
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| FAUSKE & ASSOCIATES, LLC | $123,647 | 2 |
| UChicago Argonne LLC | $106,202 | 53 |
| University of Illinois | $57,367 | 2 |
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How much does a Nuclear Engineers make in Illinois?
The median Nuclear Engineers salary in Illinois is $106,202 based on 48 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Nuclear Engineers?
A Nuclear Engineers in Illinois earns 12.1% more than the national median of $94,759, or $115,062 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.