How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make in Illinois?
$46,440a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary technologist and technicians in Illinois. That is $22.33 an hour or $3,870 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.33
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,580Median: $46,440Highest 10%: $60,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,580 | $18.55 | |
| 25th | $45,140 | $21.70 | |
| Median | $46,440 | $22.33 | |
| 75th | $57,500 | $27.64 | |
| 90th | $60,520 | $29.10 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Champaign, IL | $53,110 |
| Chicago, IL | $47,820 |
| 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 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $40,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary technologist and technicians.
| 23. Maryland | $47,350 |
| 24. Wisconsin | $47,020 |
| 25. Alaska | $46,480 |
| 26. Illinois | $46,440 |
| 27. Pennsylvania | $46,430 |
| 28. Florida | $46,380 |
| 29. Arizona | $46,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $22.33 ($46,440 a year).
Do veterinary technologist and technicians make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $46,440 against $47,380 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Illinois rank for veterinary technologist and technician pay?
Illinois ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays veterinary technologist and technicians the most?
Champaign-Urbana, IL, with a median of $53,110 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.