Animal Caretakers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Animal Caretakers in Illinois earn a median salary of $30,216 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.7% vs the national median of $33,470. An estimated 10,150 animal caretakers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $29,240 to $35,090 depending on location.
$30,216
Avg median salary in Illinois
$35,090
Highest paying metro
$29,240
Lowest paying metro
10,150
Employed in Illinois
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Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $35,090 | $30,850 | $36,500 | 8,210 |
| Bloomington, IL | $30,350 | $29,120 | $33,290 | 190 |
| Rockford, IL | $30,210 | $29,500 | $34,050 | 230 |
| Peoria, IL | $30,190 | $29,120 | $35,010 | 300 |
| Springfield, IL | $30,060 | $29,450 | $34,200 | 160 |
| Champaign, IL | $29,960 | $29,430 | $33,970 | 160 |
| Decatur, IL | $29,580 | $29,120 | $33,530 | 90 |
| South Illinois | $29,570 | $29,170 | $33,610 | 200 |
| West Central Illinois | $29,550 | $29,120 | $33,600 | 180 |
| East Central Illinois | $29,500 | $29,120 | $33,730 | 140 |
| Northwest Illinois | $29,290 | $29,120 | $33,390 | 220 |
| Kankakee, IL | $29,240 | $29,120 | $30,320 | 70 |