Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Salary in Illinois

Ranked #14 of 51 · IL

7.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $72,140 ≈ $35/hr
Median annual salary $71,950
Employment 10,330

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $44,980P25 $53,820 Median $71,950P75 $82,880P90 $99,970

About 80% of clinical laboratory technologists and technicianss in Illinois earn between $44,980 and $99,970. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Illinois
$72,140
U.S. average
$67,350

The mean clinical laboratory technologists and technicians salary in Illinois is $72,140, about 7.1% above the U.S. average ($67,350). That works out to roughly $35/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Illinois

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Rockford, IL $76,380 $72,330 230
Bloomington, IL $75,530 $78,660 150
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $73,960 $73,120 7,620
Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area $71,050 $70,390 150
Peoria, IL $66,560 $68,820 300
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $66,120 $68,700 280
Springfield, IL $65,030 $68,030 270
West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $64,790 $65,140 260

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do clinical laboratory technologists and technicians make in Illinois?

The median clinical laboratory technologists and technicians salary in Illinois is $71,950 per year (mean $72,140), and about 80% earn between $44,980 and $99,970.

How much do clinical laboratory technologists and technicians make per hour in Illinois?

Roughly $35 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $72,140 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is Illinois a high-paying state for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians?

Illinois ranks #14 of 51 states for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians pay. Its mean salary of $72,140 is about 7.1% above the U.S. average of $67,350.

Which metro areas in Illinois pay clinical laboratory technologists and technicians the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in Illinois for clinical laboratory technologists and technicians are Rockford, IL ($76,380), Bloomington, IL ($75,530), Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($73,960), by median annual wage.

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