How much does a geological technician make in Chicago?
$64,420a year
Median yearly pay for geological technicians in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $30.97 an hour or $5,368 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.97
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 35
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,950Median: $64,420Highest 10%: $85,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,950 | $20.65 | |
| 25th | $43,760 | $21.04 | |
| Median | $64,420 | $30.97 | |
| 75th | $85,960 | $41.33 | |
| 90th | $85,960 | $41.33 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for geological technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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 geological technician make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $30.97 ($64,420 a year).
Do geological technicians make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $64,420 against $53,350 nationally, 21% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $53,280, so Chicago pays 21% more.
Where does Chicago rank for geological technician pay?
5 of 35 metro areas with data.
How much does a geological technician make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,960 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.