How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make in Chicago?
Median yearly pay for veterinary technologist and technicians in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $22.99 an hour or $3,985 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.99
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 107 of 312
- Jobs in the area
- 3,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,060 | $18.78 | |
| 25th | $45,920 | $22.08 | |
| Median | $47,820 | $22.99 | |
| 75th | $58,420 | $28.09 | |
| 90th | $62,670 | $30.13 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for veterinary technologist and technicians.
| Champaign, IL | $53,110 |
| Bloomington, IL | $46,940 |
| Rockford, IL | $46,760 |
| Springfield, IL | $46,740 |
| Davenport, IA | $45,140 |
| St. Louis, MO | $44,860 |
| Peoria, IL | $44,140 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $479,900 |
| Cardiologist | $475,600 |
| Surgeon | $462,600 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $446,500 |
| Dermatologist | $435,800 |
| Physician | $336,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $284,600 |
| Dentist | $269,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $265,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $258,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $22.99 ($47,820 a year).
Do veterinary technologist and technicians make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $47,820 against $47,380 nationally, 1% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $46,440, so Chicago pays 3% more.
Where does Chicago rank for veterinary technologist and technician pay?
107 of 312 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,060 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,670 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.