Chemical Technicians Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $55,950 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.90
10th percentile $47,330
90th percentile $71,570
Employed locally 50
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,330
    25th
    $48,470
    50th (median)
    $55,950
    75th
    $62,480
    90th
    $71,570

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 79% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemical Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dothan, AL $128,190
    Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $88,990
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $88,800
    Baton Rouge, LA $86,360
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $83,530
    Louisiana $83,480

    Nearby metros — Chemical Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Niles, MI $77,840
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $68,790
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $65,420
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,200
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $62,520
    Mobile, AL $62,220

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $122,950
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $89,860
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $67,250
    School Psychologists $75,260
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $83,310
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $66,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Peoria?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Peoria, IL is $26.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.33 or more per hour.

    Is Peoria above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Peoria, IL is 3.2% below the national median of $57,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemical Technicians in Peoria?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,330 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,470.