Geological Technicians Salary in Illinois
Also called: Geological Technicians
Geological Technicians in Illinois earn a median of $53,280 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $53,280
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($53,350)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 35
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,810; the top 10% earn over $75,230. Nationally the range is $35,770 to $99,560.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$57,470 median in Illinois
- Nuclear Monitoring Technicians$110,390 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Chemical Technicians$61,890 median in Illinois
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$77,020 median in Illinois
Geological Technicians pay in Illinois
How much do geological technicians make in Illinois?
The median is $53,280 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,810 and the top 10% earn over $75,230. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for geological technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 35 (0% vs. the national median of $53,350). Living costs are not included.