How much does a veterinarian make in Rockford?
$132,700a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $63.81 an hour or $11,060 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.81
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 64 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,890Median: $132,700Highest 10%: $378,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,890 | $30.24 | |
| 25th | $88,100 | $42.36 | |
| Median | $132,700 | $63.81 | |
| 75th | $191,500 | $92.04 | |
| 90th | $378,400 | $181.90 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for veterinarians.
| Chicago, IL | $148,700 |
| Peoria, IL | $135,900 |
| Davenport, IA | $124,500 |
| St. Louis, MO | $122,500 |
| Champaign, IL | $106,500 |
Related jobs in Rockford
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $323,700 |
| Radiologist | $239,200 |
| Dentist | $214,700 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $168,200 |
| Pharmacist | $134,200 |
| Physician Assistant | $127,800 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,700 |
| Physical Therapist | $101,300 |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $96,740 |
| Occupational Therapist | $96,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Rockford?
The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $63.81 ($132,700 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Rockford than the national average?
Yes: $132,700 against $130,100 nationally, 2% more.
How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $133,600, so Rockford pays 1% less.
Where does Rockford rank for veterinarian pay?
64 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in Rockford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $378,400 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.