Wages vary by employer and the technician's level of education and responsibility.
Technicians who work full time usually receive benefits. Typical benefits include health insurance, sick leave, paid vacation, and a retirement plan.
Forensic science technicians (SOC 19-4092)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
||
| Illinois | Hourly | $32.88 | $49.58 | $57.84 |
| Yearly | $68,393 | $103,119 | $120,313 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $37.84 | $55.49 | $60.63 |
| Yearly | $78,715 | $115,421 | $126,114 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $42.17 | $42.18 | $53.01 |
| Yearly | $87,701 | $87,734 | $110,252 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $39.94 | $55.45 | $64.60 |
| Yearly | $83,066 | $115,337 | $134,372 | |
| Will County | Hourly | $24.33 | $31.28 | $38.59 |
| Yearly | $50,615 | $65,065 | $80,282 | |
| United States | Hourly | $24.27 | $31.22 | $40.73 |
| Yearly | $50,480 | $64,940 | $84,720 | |