Biological Technicians Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $60,660 +16.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.17
10th percentile $39,560
90th percentile $74,610
Employed locally 70
National median $52,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,560
    25th
    $49,090
    50th (median)
    $60,660
    75th
    $61,120
    90th
    $74,610

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Technicians salary vs area income 94% Median Biological Technicians salary is 6% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Biological Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $79,270
    Tyler, TX $77,020
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $74,310
    Peoria, IL $72,120
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $71,920
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $68,890

    Nearby metros — Biological Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Peoria, IL $72,120
    Charlottesville, VA $62,980
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $59,600
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $59,200
    Knoxville, TN $58,520

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Physical Scientists, All Other $61,370
    Biological Scientists, All Other $64,930
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $79,220
    Soil and Plant Scientists $60,970
    Chemists $70,340
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Technicians make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Technicians in Champaign, IL is $29.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.00 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Biological Technicians salaries?

    The median Biological Technicians salary in Champaign, IL is 16.7% above the national median of $52,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Biological Technicians in Champaign?

    Entry-level Biological Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,560 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,090.