Occupation is in demand.
Wages vary by field. Wages also vary by employer and area of the country. The technician's education and experience also affect wages.
Most full-time science technicians receive typical benefits. These include paid vacation, sick leave, and health insurance.
Agricultural technicians (SOC 19-4012)
Biological technicians (SOC 19-4021)
Chemical technicians (SOC 19-4031)
(1) Wage estimate isn't available.Environmental science and protection technicians, including health (SOC 19-4042)
Food science technicians (SOC 19-4013)
Geological technicians, except hydrologic technicians (SOC 19-4043)
Nuclear technicians (SOC 19-4051)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $19.75 | $22.93 | $30.46 |
| Yearly | $41,079 | $47,709 | $63,355 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $24.49 | $25.70 | $31.96 |
| Yearly | $50,935 | $53,460 | $66,483 | |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area | Hourly | $19.35 | $22.86 | $22.96 |
| Yearly | $40,240 | $47,554 | $47,739 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $20.12 | $23.63 | $33.57 |
| Yearly | $41,836 | $49,150 | $69,833 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $20.12 | $26.20 | $34.08 |
| Yearly | $41,836 | $54,507 | $70,877 | |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area | Hourly | $15.42 | $15.42 | $15.42 |
| Yearly | $32,073 | $32,073 | $32,073 | |
| Northwest Illinois Area | Hourly | $20.12 | $22.75 | $31.71 |
| Yearly | $41,844 | $47,313 | $65,961 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $21.63 | $24.12 | $30.06 |
| Yearly | $44,979 | $50,168 | $62,518 | |
| Rock Island-Moline Area | Hourly | $21.73 | $24.23 | $30.81 |
| Yearly | $45,193 | $50,407 | $64,079 | |
| Shawnee National Forest Area | Hourly | $19.02 | $21.89 | $21.89 |
| Yearly | $39,557 | $45,523 | $45,523 | |
| United States | Hourly | $19.69 | $23.86 | $30.59 |
| Yearly | $40,950 | $49,630 | $63,630 | |
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $19.74 | $27.57 | $34.62 |
| Yearly | $41,058 | $57,352 | $72,021 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $25.65 | $31.76 | $32.16 |
| Yearly | $53,351 | $66,069 | $66,878 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $21.78 | $30.31 | $36.52 |
| Yearly | $45,307 | $63,025 | $75,966 | |
| Dekalb-Elgin-Aurora Area | Hourly | $19.92 | $28.53 | $31.81 |
| Yearly | $41,449 | $59,345 | $66,148 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $19.24 | $25.73 | $34.62 |
| Yearly | $40,036 | $53,529 | $72,018 | |
| Lake County | Hourly | $20.03 | $30.93 | $38.96 |
| Yearly | $41,644 | $64,336 | $81,049 | |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area | Hourly | $15.42 | $15.42 | $19.13 |
| Yearly | $32,073 | $32,073 | $39,788 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $26.34 | $35.23 | $39.26 |
| Yearly | $54,782 | $73,277 | $81,659 | |
| United States | Hourly | $23.14 | $27.65 | $34.39 |
| Yearly | $48,130 | $57,510 | $71,520 | |
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $24.04 | $30.59 | $40.03 |
| Yearly | $50,012 | $63,622 | $83,257 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $27.21 | $29.05 | $36.83 |
| Yearly | $56,606 | $60,425 | $76,612 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $23.86 | $30.06 | $38.93 |
| Yearly | $49,620 | $62,520 | $80,974 | |
| Dekalb-Elgin-Aurora Area | Hourly | $24.86 | $30.15 | $34.67 |
| Yearly | $51,710 | $62,724 | $72,116 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $24.21 | $31.74 | $41.67 |
| Yearly | $50,346 | $66,021 | $86,674 | |
| Lake County | Hourly | $24.49 | $31.72 | $40.93 |
| Yearly | $50,929 | $65,980 | $85,139 | |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area | Hourly | $15.42 | $29.98 | $29.98 |
| Yearly | $32,073 | $62,351 | $62,351 | |
| Northwest Illinois Area | Hourly | $30.54 | $35.96 | $65.19 |
| Yearly | $63,520 | $74,800 | $135,579 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $24.97 | $27.98 | $34.26 |
| Yearly | $51,930 | $58,194 | $71,270 | |
| Rock Island-Moline Area | Hourly | (1) | (1) | (1) |
| Yearly | (1) | (1) | (1) | |
| Rockford Area | Hourly | $21.27 | $28.87 | $31.20 |
| Yearly | $44,244 | $60,050 | $64,887 | |
| St Louis-Belleville Area | Hourly | $23.66 | $36.82 | $49.87 |
| Yearly | $49,216 | $76,597 | $103,715 | |
| Will County | Hourly | $24.13 | $31.15 | $40.07 |
| Yearly | $50,186 | $64,795 | $83,357 | |
| United States | Hourly | $23.33 | $29.03 | $36.49 |
| Yearly | $48,530 | $60,390 | $75,900 | |
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $24.31 | $29.62 | $38.81 |
| Yearly | $50,577 | $61,608 | $80,718 | |
| Champaign Area | Hourly | $25.19 | $25.19 | $33.26 |
| Yearly | $52,391 | $52,391 | $69,167 | |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area | Hourly | $21.99 | $22.98 | $28.29 |
| Yearly | $45,727 | $47,782 | $58,850 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $28.36 | $35.82 | $43.12 |
| Yearly | $58,984 | $74,488 | $89,698 | |
| Decatur Area | Hourly | $25.95 | $36.63 | $52.98 |
| Yearly | $53,976 | $76,176 | $110,197 | |
| Dekalb-Elgin-Aurora Area | Hourly | $22.57 | $29.63 | $36.60 |
| Yearly | $46,958 | $61,633 | $76,131 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $24.09 | $29.80 | $41.04 |
| Yearly | $50,089 | $61,991 | $85,368 | |
| Edwardsville Area | Hourly | $21.05 | $22.20 | $30.62 |
| Yearly | $43,789 | $46,183 | $63,693 | |
| Lake County | Hourly | $26.06 | $29.40 | $29.59 |
| Yearly | $54,211 | $61,151 | $61,545 | |
| McHenry County | Hourly | $21.32 | $25.74 | $29.23 |
| Yearly | $44,349 | $53,544 | $60,787 | |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area | Hourly | $29.15 | $36.34 | $54.56 |
| Yearly | $60,646 | $75,597 | $113,480 | |
| Northwest Illinois Area | Hourly | $29.15 | $39.14 | $50.02 |
| Yearly | $60,644 | $81,407 | $104,048 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $22.26 | $26.48 | $31.45 |
| Yearly | $46,300 | $55,087 | $65,410 | |
| Rock Island-Moline Area | Hourly | $26.34 | $26.34 | $35.68 |
| Yearly | $54,777 | $54,777 | $74,213 | |
| Shawnee National Forest Area | Hourly | $23.03 | $28.29 | $33.90 |
| Yearly | $47,892 | $58,848 | $70,514 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $22.87 | $29.12 | $47.44 |
| Yearly | $47,571 | $60,576 | $98,677 | |
| St Louis-Belleville Area | Hourly | $27.53 | $27.53 | $30.84 |
| Yearly | $57,261 | $57,261 | $64,147 | |
| Will County | Hourly | $17.53 | $30.84 | $52.82 |
| Yearly | $36,449 | $64,139 | $109,871 | |
| United States | Hourly | $22.03 | $26.49 | $33.61 |
| Yearly | $45,820 | $55,090 | $69,910 | |
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $25.07 | $30.06 | $40.07 |
| Yearly | $52,150 | $62,523 | $83,360 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $24.94 | $27.66 | $33.83 |
| Yearly | $51,867 | $57,548 | $70,367 | |
| Dekalb-Elgin-Aurora Area | Hourly | $25.08 | $30.28 | $30.38 |
| Yearly | $52,163 | $62,995 | $63,181 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $27.66 | $33.44 | $48.65 |
| Yearly | $57,548 | $69,557 | $101,205 | |
| United States | Hourly | $22.12 | $25.06 | $30.42 |
| Yearly | $46,020 | $52,130 | $63,270 | |
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $21.23 | $26.34 | $31.84 |
| Yearly | $44,152 | $54,771 | $66,223 | |
| United States | Hourly | $21.56 | $25.65 | $34.67 |
| Yearly | $44,850 | $53,350 | $72,110 | |
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $39.94 | $54.56 | $61.52 |
| Yearly | $83,062 | $113,480 | $127,954 | |
| United States | Hourly | $47.65 | $53.00 | $59.61 |
| Yearly | $99,110 | $110,240 | $123,990 | |