Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician salary in Illinois
What clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$71,950$34.59 per hour
vs U.S.+14%U.S. median $62,930
Middle half earn$53,820 – $82,880Top 10%: $99,970+
Jobs10,3300.79× the U.S. concentration
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in Illinois cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $73,960 | $35.56 | 7,620 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $61,830 | $29.73 | 3,960 |
| Kankakee, IL | $61,200 | $29.42 | 820 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $47,770 | $22.97 | 400 |
| Peoria, IL | $66,560 | $32.00 | 300 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $66,120 | $31.79 | 280 |
| Springfield, IL | $65,030 | $31.26 | 270 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $64,790 | $31.15 | 260 |
| Rockford, IL | $76,380 | $36.72 | 230 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $63,600 | $30.58 | 200 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $51,900 | $24.95 | 190 |
| Bloomington, IL | $75,530 | $36.31 | 150 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $71,050 | $34.16 | 150 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $59,730 | $28.71 | 130 |
| Decatur, IL | $62,400 | $30.00 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician pay in similar states
Minnesota · $74,440 Washington · $72,760 Colorado · $70,050 Maine · $68,690 Delaware · $68,630 New Jersey · $68,450
Other healthcare salaries in Illinois
Registered Nurses · $95,990 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,060 Nursing Assistants · $45,960 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,650 Physicians, All Other · $132,540 Medical Assistants · $46,090 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,000 Dental Assistants · $48,610 Pharmacists · $139,080 Physical Therapists · $105,250 Psychiatric Technicians · $46,200 Nurse Practitioners · $130,680
Questions
How much does a clinical laboratory technologist and technician make in Illinois?
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Illinois earned a median of $71,950 a year ($34.59 an hour) in May 2025, 14% more than the national median of $62,930. The middle half earned $53,820 to $82,880.
Where in Illinois do clinical laboratory technologists and technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in Rockford, IL at $76,380.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.