Biomass Plant Technicians Salary in Illinois
Biomass Plant Technicians in Illinois earn a median of $104,440 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Power Plant Operators”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $104,440
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($102,040)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,160
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,330; the top 10% earn over $128,040. Nationally the range is $61,790 to $131,940.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$102,890 median in Illinois
- Biofuels Processing Technicians$77,780 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Gas Plant Operators$97,810 median in Illinois
- Power Plant Operators$104,440 median in Illinois
- Nuclear Technicians$110,390 median in Illinois
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$67,810 median in Illinois
Biomass Plant Technicians pay in Illinois
How much do biomass plant technicians make in Illinois?
The median is $104,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,330 and the top 10% earn over $128,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for biomass plant technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 49 (+2% vs. the national median of $102,040). Living costs are not included.