BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators in Illinois earn between $104,760 and $133,950, with a mean of $124,850. The national average for this role is $123,199.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| Illinois | $124,850 |
| National Average | $123,199 |
| New York | $128,370 |
| Alabama | $126,740 |
| Nebraska | $115,340 |
| South Carolina | $114,610 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. Illinois. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.