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How much does a Research Animal Technician make in Illinois? The average Research Animal Technician salary in Illinois is $42,093 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $40,543 and $46,893. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Research Animal Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Research Animal Technician Salary $39,132 IL March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Research Animal Technician Salary $40,543 IL March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Research Animal Technician Salary $42,093 IL March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Research Animal Technician Salary $46,893 IL March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Research Animal Technician Salary $51,263 IL March 26, 2024
25% $40,543 10% $39,132 90% $51,263 75% $46,893 $42,093 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Research Animal Technician cleans and disinfects cages and equipment. Provides daily care for research animals of various species. Being a Research Animal Technician follows standard operating procedures and all biosafety and animal welfare regulations. Monitors the health and well being of the animals, maintains logs of animal diet, behavior, vital signs and other data. In addition, Research Animal Technician may perform procedures to collect samples. May transport animals to and from laboratories. Requires a high school diploma. May require Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) or other certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Research Animal Technician works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    Research Animal Technician

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Laboratory Animal Technician II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $43,142 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $42,978 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $38,947 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $39,317 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $39,934 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $42,978 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $38,741 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $38,412 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $39,934 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $37,837 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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