Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians salary in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
SOC 19-4043 · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median
$64,420
per year in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Middle half
$43,760–$85,960
25th to 75th percentile
Employed
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in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Concentration
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share of workforce vs. U.S.
How local pay compares
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
$64,420
published median
United States
$53,350
20.7% above the national median
Rank among metro areas
5th
35 with a published estimate
State-level comparison: Illinois ($53,280) and Indiana ($79,290). Metro estimates cover the whole labor market, including portions that cross state lines.
After local prices: the $64,420 median has purchasing power comparable to about $62,184 nationally. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN's BEA regional price parity is 103.6 (2024).
What the local range looks like
The wash spans the 10th to 90th percentile, the darker section is the middle half, and the tick is the median for Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.
$42,950$85,960
Getting in
- Typical education to enter
- Associate's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
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