Chemical Lab Technician Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Chemical Lab Technician Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Chemical Lab Technician make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Chemical Lab Technician in Chicago, IL is $56,641. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $51,407 to $61,903, with most professionals earning between $46,642 and $66,695.

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10th Percentile Chemical Lab Technician Salary $46,642 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Chemical Lab Technician Salary $51,407 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Chemical Lab Technician Salary $56,641 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Chemical Lab Technician Salary $61,903 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Chemical Lab Technician Salary $66,695 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $51,407 10% $46,642 90% $66,695 75% $61,903 $56,641 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Chemical Lab Technician ?

Chemical technologists and technicians (abbr. chem techs) are workers who provide technical support or services in chemical-related fields. They may work under direct supervision or may work independently, depending on their specific position and duties. Their work environments differ widely and include, but are not limited to, laboratories and industrial settings. As such, it is nearly impossible to generalize the duties of chem techs as their individual jobs vary greatly. Biochemical techs often do similar work in biochemistry....

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  1. This Job:

    Chemical Lab Technician

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Chemical Technician II

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chemical Lab Technician in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Chemical Lab Technician ranges from $51,407 to $61,903 with the average base salary of $56,641. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,407 to $61,903 with the average total cash compensation of $56,641.

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