Animal Caretakers Salary in Illinois
Ranked #17 of 51 · IL
3.7% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $38,670 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $35,570
Employment 11,070
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,200P25 $32,080 Median $35,570P75 $37,840P90 $50,160
About 80% of animal caretakerss in Illinois earn between $31,200 and $50,160. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean animal caretakers salary in Illinois is $38,670, about 3.7% above the U.S. average ($37,300). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $36,110 | $39,720 | 8,510 |
| Springfield, IL | $34,160 | $35,980 | 150 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $32,950 | $35,590 | 170 |
| Rockford, IL | $32,720 | $35,280 | 240 |
| Peoria, IL | $32,010 | $34,680 | 300 |
| Decatur, IL | $31,670 | $33,800 | 100 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $31,650 | $34,510 | 110 |
| Bloomington, IL | $31,280 | $35,840 | 150 |