Veterinarians Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Illinois
Veterinarians in Illinois earn a median salary of $114,161 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -9% vs the national median of $125,510. An estimated 2,700 veterinarians are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $101,590 to $134,430 depending on location.
$114,161
Avg median salary in Illinois
$134,430
Highest paying metro
$101,590
Lowest paying metro
2,700
Employed in Illinois
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inVeterinarians salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $134,430 | $104,910 | $199,030 | 2,070 |
| Rockford, IL | $127,690 | $97,800 | $179,570 | 50 |
| Peoria, IL | $126,980 | $100,220 | — | 80 |
| Northwest Illinois | $112,530 | $99,400 | $125,690 | 90 |
| Champaign, IL | $112,110 | $92,750 | $137,530 | 70 |
| Bloomington, IL | $111,990 | $90,830 | $124,370 | 30 |
| West Central Illinois | $106,280 | $83,860 | $134,150 | 140 |
| South Illinois | $104,820 | $88,450 | $164,060 | 60 |
| Springfield, IL | $103,190 | $84,940 | $155,800 | 50 |
| East Central Illinois | $101,590 | $82,400 | $127,040 | 60 |