Remote Sensing Technicians Salary in Illinois
Remote Sensing Technicians in Illinois earn a median of $59,410 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,410
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($62,280)
- Rank among states
- 27 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 750
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $83,310. Nationally the range is $39,000 to $102,690.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists$108,970 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
Remote Sensing Technicians pay in Illinois
How much do remote sensing technicians make in Illinois?
The median is $59,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $83,310. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for remote sensing technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 27 of 50 (−5% vs. the national median of $62,280). Living costs are not included.