Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Illinois
Ranked #21 of 51 · IL
2.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $39,410 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $37,480
Employment 3,270
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,550P25 $35,110 Median $37,480P75 $43,420P90 $47,000
About 80% of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss in Illinois earn between $31,550 and $47,000. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers salary in Illinois is $39,410, about 2.3% below the U.S. average ($40,340). 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 | $39,280 | $40,560 | 2,190 |
| Springfield, IL | $38,050 | $39,260 | 70 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $37,920 | $42,500 | 160 |
| Rockford, IL | $37,670 | $36,830 | 50 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $36,670 | $36,640 | 170 |
| Bloomington, IL | $36,540 | $38,050 | 90 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $36,340 | $36,840 | 100 |
| Peoria, IL | $35,220 | $35,810 | 80 |
← Back to all veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers states