How much does a veterinarian make in Illinois?
$133,600a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in Illinois. That is $64.22 an hour or $11,130 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.22
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,840Median: $133,600Highest 10%: $280,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,840 | $35.98 | |
| 25th | $102,600 | $49.34 | |
| Median | $133,600 | $64.22 | |
| 75th | $168,100 | $80.79 | |
| 90th | $280,400 | $134.80 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $148,700 |
| Peoria, IL | $135,900 |
| Rockford, IL | $132,700 |
| Davenport, IA | $124,500 |
| St. Louis, MO | $122,500 |
| Springfield, IL | $113,900 |
| Champaign, IL | $106,500 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $100,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinarians.
| 5. Arizona | $152,000 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $140,300 |
| 7. District of Columbia | $134,500 |
| 8. Illinois | $133,600 |
| 9. Pennsylvania | $133,500 |
| 10. Minnesota | $133,100 |
| 11. New York | $131,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $64.22 ($133,600 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $133,600 against $130,100 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Illinois rank for veterinarian pay?
Illinois ranks 8 of 49 states.
Which city in Illinois pays veterinarians the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $148,700 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.