Engineering Aurora, IL Pop. 197,757

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Aurora, Illinois

The median nuclear engineer salary in Aurora, IL is $114,361 per year, which is 5% below the national median and 0.0% above the Illinois state average.

City Median
$114,361
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
$-6,019
Cost of Living
95%

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Aurora by Experience

In Aurora, an entry-level nuclear engineer earns around $74,100, while experienced professionals earn up to $163,400 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$74,100
$-3,900 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$115,900
$-6,100 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$163,400
$-8,600 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Aurora, IL

Percentile Aurora
10th Percentile $72,200
25th Percentile $91,200
Median (50th) $114,361
75th Percentile $140,600
90th Percentile $169,100

Nuclear Engineer Salary in Other Illinois Cities

Naperville, IL
$130,010
Pop. 149,540
Chicago, IL
$128,807
Pop. 2,693,976
Springfield, IL
$102,323
Pop. 114,394
Rockford, IL
$98,712
Pop. 148,655

How to Become a Nuclear Engineer in Aurora

Education

Most nuclear engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Aurora and the surrounding Illinois area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Nuclear PhysicsReactor DesignSafety AnalysisRadiation ProtectionMATLABRegulatory Compliance

Job Outlook

Nationally, nuclear engineer employment is projected to grow 4% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Aurora may vary based on local industry and population growth.