Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians Salary in Illinois

In Illinois we have BLS pay data for geological technicians (except hydrologic technicians) in Chicago only, where the average is $64,370 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the geological technicians (except hydrologic technicians) average at $56,200 and the median at $53,280 for 80 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $61,870.

Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians average salary by city in Illinois

Chicago$64,370

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Chicago	$64,370	$64,420	$43,760	$50,856	104

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary in other states

Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Illinois

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 19-4043.
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.

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