How much does an agricultural technician make in Chicago?
$52,310a year
Median yearly pay for agricultural technicians in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $25.15 an hour or $4,359 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.15
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 49
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,700Median: $52,310Highest 10%: $90,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,700 | $19.57 | |
| 25th | $42,530 | $20.45 | |
| Median | $52,310 | $25.15 | |
| 75th | $70,400 | $33.85 | |
| 90th | $90,760 | $43.63 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for agricultural technicians.
| Champaign, IL | $63,080 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $137,100 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $133,500 |
| Materials Scientist | $133,300 |
| Physical Scientist | $121,700 |
| Geoscientist | $114,000 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $112,800 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $104,600 |
| Epidemiologist | $103,800 |
| Political Scientist | $103,800 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $101,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an agricultural technician make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $25.15 ($52,310 a year).
Do agricultural technicians make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $52,310 against $49,630 nationally, 5% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $46,410, so Chicago pays 13% more.
Where does Chicago rank for agricultural technician pay?
18 of 49 metro areas with data.
How much does an agricultural technician make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,760 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.