Biological Technicians Salary in Illinois
Biological Technicians in Illinois earn a median of $55,790 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $55,790
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($57,510)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 790
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,230; the top 10% earn over $79,440. Nationally the range is $40,330 to $84,940.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$79,930 median in Illinois
Biological Technicians pay in Illinois
How much do biological technicians make in Illinois?
The median is $55,790 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,230 and the top 10% earn over $79,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for biological technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $57,510). Living costs are not included.