Physical Science Technician Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Physical Science Technician make in Chicago, IL? The average Physical Science Technician salary in Chicago, IL is $67,651 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $58,933 and $78,919. 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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Physical Science Technician I Pleasanton

Pathway Partners - Pleasanton , CA

Salary: $61K-$65K Pathway Partners LLC Physical Science Technician Level III Position Type: Full Time Location: Pleasanton, CA Pathway Partners LLC is a consulting committed to partnering with our ...

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CSS Senior Technician

Azenta Life Sciences - San Francisco , CA

Life Science Degree, preferred. * GMP/GTP/CLIA experience, preferred. * Customer/Client service ... Ability to use Microsoft Office Physical Requirements * Reaching, lifting, bending. * Ability to ...

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Physical Therapy Technician - 1901410

Empower Physical Therapy Group - Buckeye , AZ

Empower Physical Therapy seeks a full-time Physical Therapy Technician for our Buckeye location ... Experience in the healthcare industry and exercise science are both highly recommended qualities ...

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Physical Therapy Technician - 1901428

ProActive Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine - Carlsbad , CA

Growing multi-state physical therapy practice seeks a Part time Physical Therapy Technician for our ... Experience in the healthcare industry and exercise science are both highly recommended qualities ...

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Lab Technician

Matrix Sciences International Inc - Pasco , WA

Matrix Sciences provides a uniquely comprehensive scope of laboratory, advisory, research ... age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, uniform services ...

ZipRecruiter - 37 days ago

Technician Level 1

North Star Scientific Corporation - Kapolei , HI

At North Star Scientific Corporation, we design, develop, test, qualify, and manufacture reliable ... Physical and/or Medical Demands: None. IV. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Experience with soldering ...

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What does a Physical Science Technician do?

Common responsibilities of a Physical Science Technician

Prepare equipment, materials, media, cultures, reagents and/or chemicals before laboratory lessons.

August 02, 2022

Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.

March 01, 2023

Plan and conduct all testing phases and make necessary arrangements to conduct industrial experiments or laboratory analyses.

March 26, 2023

Collecting geologic, biological, or water samples for laboratory analysis.

April 19, 2023

Follow all material control procedures to ensure testing and samples meet law enforcement evidence control requirements, adhere to established testing procedures, and prepare findings and reports that can be certified and if needed support litigation and prosecution for counterfeit activities.

May 18, 2023

Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.

May 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Physical Science Technician in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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58933

78919

67651

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60292

81928

69488

What is the average salary for Physical Science Technician in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Physical Science Technician in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Physical Science Technician ranges from $58,933 to $78,919 with the average base salary of $67,651. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,292 to $81,928 with the average total cash compensation of $69,488.

View Average Salary for Physical Science Technician as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$67,651	$58,933 - $78,919
Bonus	$1,837	$1,360 - $3,009
Total Pay	$69,488	$60,292 - $81,928

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Physical Science Technician Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,264 - $79,363	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,264 - $79,363	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,197 - $79,272	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,242 - $79,333	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,242 - $79,333	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $57,915 - $77,556	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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