Illinois

Forensic Science Technicians Salary in Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$108,760
+38.9% vs national
Hourly Wage
$52.29
 
10th Percentile
$65,780
Entry level
90th Percentile
$148,790
Senior level
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Salary Range

Forensic Science Technicians in Illinois earn between $65,780 and $148,790, with a mean of $108,760. The national average for this role is $78,282.

$108,760 mean
10th Percentile$65,78090th Percentile$148,790

How Illinois Compares

LocationMean Salary
Illinois$108,760
National Average$78,282
California$104,960
Colorado$89,400
Maryland$88,980
Nevada$86,640
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. Illinois. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.