How much does a veterinarian make in Peoria?
$135,900a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $65.32 an hour or $11,320 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.32
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,980Median: $135,900Highest 10%: $269,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,980 | $29.80 | |
| 25th | $102,600 | $49.31 | |
| Median | $135,900 | $65.32 | |
| 75th | $200,100 | $96.20 | |
| 90th | $269,700 | $129.66 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for veterinarians.
| Chicago, IL | $148,700 |
| Rockford, IL | $132,700 |
| Davenport, IA | $124,500 |
| St. Louis, MO | $122,500 |
| Champaign, IL | $106,500 |
Related jobs in Peoria
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Nurse Anesthetist | $310,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $241,900 |
| Physician | $224,700 |
| Dentist | $168,800 |
| Optometrist | $166,600 |
| Pharmacist | $139,900 |
| Physician Assistant | $133,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,900 |
| Physical Therapist | $98,860 |
| Occupational Therapist | $96,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $65.32 ($135,900 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Peoria than the national average?
Yes: $135,900 against $130,100 nationally, 4% more.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $133,600, so Peoria pays 2% more.
Where does Peoria rank for veterinarian pay?
49 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $269,700 or more.
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.