Lab Technician Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does a Lab Technician make in Chicago, IL? The average Lab Technician salary in Chicago, IL is $55,327 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $49,049 and $62,503. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Sleep Lab Technician
WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals - MORGANTOWN , WV
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- 16 days ago
Medical Lab Technician Certified F/T Day
Prisma Health - SIMPSONVILLE , SC
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary. Conducts or supports laboratory testing to aid in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Ens
- 130 days ago
Medical Lab Technician/Medical Lab Scientist, Part-Time, Variable Shifts
Prisma Health - EASLEY , SC
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary. Conducts routine and stat laboratory tests for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease
- 131 days ago
Medical Lab Technician I
Sonora Quest Laboratories - PHOENIX , AZ
Primary City/State. Phoenix, Arizona. Department Name. Toxicology-Ref Lab. Work Shift. Day. Job Category. Lab. We are looking for a medical lab technician to wo
- 132 days ago
Medical Lab Technician I - Banner Estrella (Night Shift)
Sonora Quest Laboratories - PHOENIX , AZ
Primary City/State. Phoenix, Arizona. Department Name. Lab-BEMC. Work Shift. Night. Job Category. Lab. Night shift. 30 hours per week. Find your Voice, Passion
- 131 days ago
Histology Technician/Histotechnologist (Medical Lab)
UVA Health - MACON , GA
RELOCATE TO VIRGINIA OPPORTUNITY. Join our esteemed team of healthcare professionals committed to advancing healthcare through cutting-edge research, comprehens
- 131 days ago

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Average Base Salary

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49049
62503
55327

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
49109
62603
55426
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lab Technician in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Lab Technician ranges from $49,049 to $62,503 with the average base salary of $55,327. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,109 to $62,603 with the average total cash compensation of $55,426.

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