Chemical Technicians pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for chemical technicians is $29.86 an hour ($62,100 a year). About 1,140 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($60,390). It is about the same as the Illinois median ($61,890).
Pay range for chemical technicians in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.94 | $41,480 |
| 25% of workers | $23.39 | $48,650 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.86 | $62,100 |
| 75% of workers | $38.98 | $81,090 |
| 90% of workers | $44.58 | $92,720 |
Chemical Technicians pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $62,830 | 40 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $62,100 | 1,140 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chemical technicians
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.9% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 7,600 openings a year (BLS)
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