The median annual wage for Forensic Science Technicians in Illinois is $117,590 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $106,120.
Pay spans roughly $57,590 at the 10th percentile to $147,370 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $56.53 per hour. An estimated 380 people work as forensic science technicians in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $117,590 |
| Mean (annual) | $106,120 |
| Median (hourly) | $56.53 |
| 10th percentile | $57,590 |
| 90th percentile | $147,370 |
| Employment | 380 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.