Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Illinois
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health in Illinois earn a median salary of $56,772 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, +14.7% vs the national median of $49,490. An estimated 700 environmental science and protection technicians, including health are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $42,470 to $74,100 depending on location.
$56,772
Avg median salary in Illinois
$74,100
Highest paying metro
$42,470
Lowest paying metro
700
Employed in Illinois
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Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
inEnvironmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Illinois | $74,100 | $48,920 | $107,200 | 30 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $64,770 | $48,480 | $86,540 | 540 |
| South Illinois | $54,310 | $43,260 | $58,510 | 40 |
| Champaign, IL | $48,210 | $48,210 | $63,640 | 50 |
| Peoria, IL | $42,470 | $37,680 | $50,580 | 40 |