Medical Laboratory Technician Salary Guide: Illinois
Average Medical Laboratory Technician Salary
$24.82/hour
The average salary for a Medical Laboratory Technician in Illinois is $24.82 per hour. This is 64% lower than the US average of $40.74.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Medical Laboratory Technician salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages
$24.82/hour
Illinois
64% lower than the US average.
$40.74/hour
United States
How does the pay for Medical Lab Technicians in Illinois compare to nearby states?
Wisconsin pays Medical Laboratory Technicians the most, averaging $41 per hour, followed by Missouri ($24). Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $44. For comparison, the Illinois average for Medical Laboratory Technicians is $25 per hour — Wisconsin pays 67% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $41 | $44 |
| Missouri | $24 | $37 |
Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Medical Lab Technician
- Medical Solutions Direct Hire
- Peoria, IL
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$43-57/hour
Level III - Medical Lab Technician
- Memorial Hospital East
- Shiloh, IL
$26-44/hour
Level II - Medical Lab Technician
- Alton Memorial Hospital
- Alton, IL
$25-41/hour
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