How much does a biological technician make in Illinois?
$55,790a year
Median yearly pay for biological technicians in Illinois. That is $26.82 an hour or $4,649 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.82
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,230Median: $55,790Highest 10%: $79,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,230 | $17.42 | |
| 25th | $39,940 | $19.20 | |
| Median | $55,790 | $26.82 | |
| 75th | $70,060 | $33.68 | |
| 90th | $79,440 | $38.19 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Peoria, IL | $72,120 |
| Champaign, IL | $64,270 |
| Chicago, IL | $57,700 |
| St. Louis, MO | $55,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for biological technicians.
| 12. Delaware | $58,550 |
| 13. Mississippi | $56,930 |
| 14. Alaska | $56,470 |
| 15. Illinois | $55,790 |
| 16. New Hampshire | $55,540 |
| 17. North Dakota | $55,330 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $54,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological technician make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $26.82 ($55,790 a year).
Do biological technicians make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $55,790 against $57,510 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Illinois rank for biological technician pay?
Illinois ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays biological technicians the most?
Peoria, IL, with a median of $72,120 a year.
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.