How much does an Autopsy Technician make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Autopsy Technician in Chicago, IL is $330,327. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $281,323 to $393,281, with most professionals earning between $236,706 and $450,597.

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Average Base Salary

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What is the average salary for Autopsy Technician in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Autopsy Technician in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Autopsy Technician ranges from $281,323 to $393,281 with the average base salary of $330,327. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $287,676 to $405,898 with the average total cash compensation of $338,911.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $330,327 $281,323 - $393,281
Bonus $8,583 $6,354 - $12,617
Total Pay $338,911 $287,676 - $405,898
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $281,323 - $393,281 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $281,323 - $393,281 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL 0%
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $280,996 - $392,824 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $281,214 - $393,129 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $281,214 - $393,129 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $275,442 - $385,061 COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
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JOB TITLE Is Technician LOCATION Chicago, IL MINIMUM SALARY $45,387 MAXIMUM SALARY $54,837
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