How much does a forensic science technician make in Chicago?
$112,800a year
Median yearly pay for forensic science technicians in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $54.23 an hour or $9,399 a month.
- Hourly
- $54.23
- Vs. national median
- +57%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 92
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,780Median: $112,800Highest 10%: $148,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,780 | $31.63 | |
| 25th | $75,000 | $36.06 | |
| Median | $112,800 | $54.23 | |
| 75th | $129,600 | $62.30 | |
| 90th | $148,800 | $71.53 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for forensic science technicians.
| St. Louis, MO | $62,760 |
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 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $104,600 |
| Epidemiologist | $103,800 |
| Political Scientist | $103,800 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $101,600 |
| Microbiologist | $100,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forensic science technician make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $54.23 ($112,800 a year).
Do forensic science technicians make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $112,800 against $72,060 nationally, 57% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $124,800, so Chicago pays 10% less.
Where does Chicago rank for forensic science technician pay?
2 of 92 metro areas with data.
How much does a forensic science technician make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $148,800 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.