Careers · Nuclear Technicians · Illinois
Nuclear Technicians in Illinois
Nuclear technicians assist scientists and engineers in nuclear research, testing, and power generation facilities. They operate and maintain specialized equipment, conduct quality control checks, and monitor radiation levels In Illinois the median pay is $110,390 a year, 0% above the national median of $110,240.
$110,390median pay in Illinois, per year
$80,800–$124,470middle half earn
780employed in Illinois
$110,240U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Illinois
22open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Illinois or remote
2employers hiring
13posted in the last 7 days
IN · TX · CAwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience).
Skills that matter most
Operations MonitoringMonitoringReading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingQuality Control AnalysisActive LearningWriting
Knowledge areas
Public Safety and SecurityMechanicalPhysicsEngineering and TechnologyEducation and TrainingChemistry
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Nuclear Technicians.
Licenses and training in Illinois
Nuclear Technicians pay in other states
Florida · $135,550New York · $129,780Pennsylvania · $124,070Texas · $124,060Massachusetts · $113,390North Carolina · $110,430Alabama · $110,240South Carolina · $108,490Washington · $108,200Missouri · $104,580
Related occupations
Nuclear Monitoring TechniciansAgricultural TechniciansPrecision Agriculture TechniciansFood Science TechniciansBiological TechniciansChemical TechniciansEnvironmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including HealthGeological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against nuclear technicians and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
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O*NET-SOC 19-4051.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.