Veterinarians Salary in Springfield, IL

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

Median annual salary $103,190 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $49.61
10th percentile $62,490
90th percentile —
Employed locally 50
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,490
    25th
    $84,940
    50th (median)
    $103,190
    75th
    $155,800

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 138% Median Veterinarians salary is 38% 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 Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$81,680
    Pharmacy Technicians$40,630
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,940
    Nurse Practitioners$125,510
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$51,700
    Pharmacists$135,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Springfield, IL is $49.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $134.99 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Springfield, IL is 17.8% below 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $62,490 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,940.