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How much does a Senior Nuclear Engineer make in Illinois? The average Senior Nuclear Engineer salary in Illinois is $127,240 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $114,770 and $140,950. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Senior Nuclear Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Nuclear Engineer Salary $103,417 IL February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Senior Nuclear Engineer Salary $114,770 IL February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Senior Nuclear Engineer Salary $127,240 IL February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Senior Nuclear Engineer Salary $140,950 IL February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Senior Nuclear Engineer Salary $153,432 IL February 26, 2024
25% $114,770 10% $103,417 90% $153,432 75% $140,950 $127,240 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Senior Nuclear Engineer conducts research into problems of nuclear energy systems. Designs and initiates processes to gain benefit from nuclear energy and radiation. Being a Senior Nuclear Engineer monitors testing, operation, and maintenance of nuclear reactors. Designs and develops nuclear equipment. In addition, Senior Nuclear Engineer requires a graduate degree in engineering. May report to an executive or a manager. Working as a Senior Nuclear Engineer typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $130,632 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $130,186 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $117,446 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $118,868 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $120,936 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $130,186 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $116,301 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $115,433 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $120,936 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $113,718 Date Updated February 26, 2024

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