Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Illinois
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Illinois earn a median salary of $36,001 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -3.5% vs the national median of $37,320. An estimated 3,630 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $34,820 to $38,470 depending on location.
$36,001
Avg median salary in Illinois
$38,470
Highest paying metro
$34,820
Lowest paying metro
3,630
Employed in Illinois
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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $38,470 | $36,050 | $44,300 | 2,640 |
| Champaign, IL | $36,850 | $33,190 | $49,610 | 160 |
| Northwest Illinois | $36,380 | $30,190 | $37,070 | 120 |
| Rockford, IL | $36,120 | $30,950 | $36,900 | 70 |
| Springfield, IL | $35,810 | $30,970 | $37,590 | 80 |
| West Central Illinois | $35,700 | $30,160 | $36,830 | 190 |
| Bloomington, IL | $35,490 | $35,490 | $35,640 | 80 |
| South Illinois | $35,440 | $30,120 | $36,480 | 100 |
| East Central Illinois | $34,930 | $31,490 | $37,130 | 80 |
| Peoria, IL | $34,820 | $30,450 | $37,220 | 110 |