Lab Technician Salary in Chicago, Illinois

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How much does a Lab Technician make in Chicago, IL? The average Lab Technician salary in Chicago, IL is $55,327 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $49,049 and $62,503. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Medical Lab Scientist/ Medial Lab Technician
Vanderbilt University Medical Center - TULLAHOMA , TN
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center : Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care
- 124 days ago
Medical Lab Technician Certified F/T Day
Prisma Health - SIMPSONVILLE , SC
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary. Conducts or supports laboratory testing to aid in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Ens
- 105 days ago
Medical Lab Technician/Medical Lab Scientist, Part-Time, Variable Shifts
Prisma Health - EASLEY , SC
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary. Conducts routine and stat laboratory tests for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease
- 106 days ago
Cath Lab Technician
Vetted Health - BROOMFIELD , CO
Vetted is seeking a Cath Lab Tech for a travel job in Lafayette, Colorado. The job was posted 12 days ago. The assignment starts on ASAP and is 14 weeks long wi
- 6 days ago
Cath Lab Technician
Vetted Health - DENVER , CO
Vetted is seeking a Cath Lab Tech for a travel job in Lafayette, Colorado. The job was posted 12 days ago. The assignment starts on ASAP and is 14 weeks long wi
- 6 days ago
Cath Lab Technician
Vetted Health - GANSEVOORT , NY
Vetted is seeking a Cath Lab Tech for a travel job in Saratoga Springs, New York. The job was posted 24 days ago. The assignment starts on ASAP and is 13 weeks
- 6 days ago

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Average Base Salary

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49049
62503
55327

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
49109
62603
55426
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lab Technician in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Lab Technician ranges from $49,049 to $62,503 with the average base salary of $55,327. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,109 to $62,603 with the average total cash compensation of $55,426.

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