Veterinarians Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $126,980 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $61.05
10th percentile $64,430
90th percentile —
Employed locally 80
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,430
    25th
    $100,220
    50th (median)
    $126,980

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 179% Median Veterinarians salary is 79% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Veterinarians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $187,990
    Napa, CA $179,080
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $175,050
    Salinas, CA $168,330
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $165,060
    Anchorage, AK $164,220

    Nearby metros — Veterinarians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $161,370
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $158,420
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $135,650
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $134,430
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $133,340
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $131,750

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,690
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,330
    Physicians, All Other $224,690
    Emergency Medical Technicians $36,660
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $69,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Peoria?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Peoria, IL is $61.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $129.66 or more per hour.

    Is Peoria above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Peoria, IL is 1.2% above the national median of $125,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Veterinarians in Peoria?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $64,430 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,220.