How much does a chemical technician make in Chicago?
$62,100a year
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $29.86 an hour or $5,175 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.86
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 61 of 193
- Jobs in the area
- 1,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,480Median: $62,100Highest 10%: $92,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,480 | $19.94 | |
| 25th | $48,650 | $23.39 | |
| Median | $62,100 | $29.86 | |
| 75th | $81,090 | $38.99 | |
| 90th | $92,720 | $44.58 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians.
| St. Louis, MO | $73,290 |
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 a chemical technician make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $29.86 ($62,100 a year).
Do chemical technicians make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $62,100 against $60,390 nationally, 3% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $61,890, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for chemical technician pay?
61 of 193 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical technician make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $41,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,720 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.