Biological Technicians pay range in Chicago
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,950 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,030 or more. The middle half of biological technicians in Chicago earn between $44,070 and $70,060.
- $39K10th
- $44K25th
- $58KMedian
- $70K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,970 | $4,914 | $28.35 |
| Median | $57,700 | $4,808 | $27.74 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,070 | $3,672 | $21.19 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $70,060 | $5,838 | $33.68 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Technicians pay in Chicago vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Biological technicians in Chicago earn 4% more than the Illinois average ($56,790) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($61,380). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $57,510.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $58,970 | $57,700 | $38,950 | $79,030 | 470 |
| Illinois | $56,790 | $55,790 | $36,230 | $79,440 | 790 |
| United States | $61,380 | $57,510 | $40,330 | $84,940 | 69,620 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Biological Technicians salary after taxes in Chicago
On the average salary of $58,970, a single filer in Chicago takes home about $46,784 a year, or $3,899 a month and $1,799 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $47,823 | $3,985 |
| Working in IL | $46,784 | $3,899 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Chicago a good place for biological technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chicago area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.6), so the average $58,970 buys what about $56,924 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Chicago ($54,720). A typical home costs $353,998, or 6.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Technicians salary in other Illinois cities
Chicago ranks 3rd of 3 Illinois metro areas for this job; Peoria pays the most ($66,410).
Highest-paying cities for biological technicians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($99,540).
- San Francisco, CA$99,540
- San Jose, CA$78,870
- Boulder, CO$78,260
- Trenton, NJ$74,720
- Los Angeles, CA$71,110
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Biological Technicians salary in Chicago: questions
How much do biological technicians make an hour in Chicago?
$28.35 an hour on average, and $27.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level biological technicians salary in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,950 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,070, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the biological technicians take-home pay in Chicago?
About $46,784 a year ($3,899 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,970.
Do biological technicians earn more in Chicago than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less than the U.S. average for this job ($61,380).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-4021; area Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (16980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.23, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.23).
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