How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make in Illinois?
$37,480a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers in Illinois. That is $18.02 an hour or $3,123 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.02
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,550Median: $37,480Highest 10%: $47,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,550 | $15.17 | |
| 25th | $35,110 | $16.88 | |
| Median | $37,480 | $18.02 | |
| 75th | $43,420 | $20.88 | |
| 90th | $47,000 | $22.60 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $39,280 |
| Springfield, IL | $38,050 |
| Champaign, IL | $37,920 |
| St. Louis, MO | $37,790 |
| Rockford, IL | $37,670 |
| Bloomington, IL | $36,540 |
| Davenport, IA | $36,470 |
| Peoria, IL | $35,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers.
| 21. Utah | $37,560 |
| 22. Idaho | $37,530 |
| 23. New Mexico | $37,500 |
| 24. Illinois | $37,480 |
| 25. Virginia | $37,450 |
| 26. Vermont | $37,290 |
| 27. North Dakota | $37,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $18.02 ($37,480 a year).
Do veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $37,480 against $38,150 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Illinois rank for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker pay?
Illinois ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $39,280 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.