Chemical Technicians Salary in Illinois
Chemical Technicians in Illinois earn a median of $61,890 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,890
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($60,390)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,320
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,490; the top 10% earn over $95,520. Nationally the range is $41,740 to $92,040.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Chemists$85,230 median in Illinois
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$79,800 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Quality Control Analysts$59,410 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$51,540 median in Illinois
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians$71,090 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$77,020 median in Illinois
Chemical Technicians pay in Illinois
How much do chemical technicians make in Illinois?
The median is $61,890 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,490 and the top 10% earn over $95,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for chemical technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $60,390). Living costs are not included.