Chemical Technicians salary
in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Chemical Technicians in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro earn a median of $62,100 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,140 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% above the U.S. median of $60,390 and in line with the IL statewide median of $61,890. It ranks #25 of 67 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,140 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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What is the average Chemical Technicians salary in Chicago?
The BLS median is $62,100 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,140 jobs pay between $48,650 and $81,090. The 10th percentile is $41,480 and the 90th is $92,720.
Is Chicago a high-paying metro for Chemical Technicians?
That is 3% above the U.S. median of $60,390 and in line with the IL statewide median of $61,890. It ranks #25 of 67 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.