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Clinical Lab Technician Salary in Illinois (2026)
$34.59 per hour · take-home ≈ $55,885/year ($4,657/month) for a single filer
Clinical Lab Technician pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,980 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $53,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $71,950 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $82,880 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $99,970 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,330 Clinical Lab Technician jobs in Illinois (occupation code 29-2010, “Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Clinical Lab Technician salary of $71,950 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $55,885 — an effective tax rate of 22.3%.
| Gross (median) | $71,950 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,999 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,504 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$3,562 |
| Take-home (annual) | $55,885 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,657 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Clinical Lab Technician make in Illinois?
- The median Clinical Lab Technician salary in Illinois is $71,950 per year ($34.59 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $53,820 and $82,880.
- What is the take-home pay for a Clinical Lab Technician in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $71,950, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $55,885 per year ($4,657 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.3%.
- How many Clinical Lab Technician jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 10,330 Clinical Lab Technician jobs in Illinois in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Illinois state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Illinois.