How much does an animal caretaker make in Illinois?
$35,570a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in Illinois. That is $17.10 an hour or $2,964 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.10
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $35,570Highest 10%: $50,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $32,080 | $15.42 | |
| Median | $35,570 | $17.10 | |
| 75th | $37,840 | $18.19 | |
| 90th | $50,160 | $24.12 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $36,110 |
| Springfield, IL | $34,160 |
| Champaign, IL | $32,950 |
| Rockford, IL | $32,720 |
| Peoria, IL | $32,010 |
| Decatur, IL | $31,670 |
| St. Louis, MO | $31,530 |
| Bloomington, IL | $31,280 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,200 |
| Kankakee, IL | $31,200 |
| Paducah, KY | $31,200 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $29,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal caretakers.
| 15. Minnesota | $36,430 |
| 16. Vermont | $36,090 |
| 17. New Jersey | $35,850 |
| 18. Illinois | $35,570 |
| 19. New Hampshire | $34,790 |
| 20. Utah | $34,750 |
| 21. Virginia | $34,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $17.10 ($35,570 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $35,570 against $35,360 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Illinois rank for animal caretaker pay?
Illinois ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays animal caretakers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $36,110 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.