The median annual wage for Chemical Technicians in Illinois is $61,830 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $68,170.
Pay spans roughly $47,260 at the 10th percentile to $100,480 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.73 per hour. An estimated 1,410 people work as chemical technicians in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $61,830 |
| Mean (annual) | $68,170 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.73 |
| 10th percentile | $47,260 |
| 90th percentile | $100,480 |
| Employment | 1,410 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.