verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Veterinarian Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$133,580/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$64.22/hr
▲ 3% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
2,330
public U.S. Median
$130,100
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$133,636 #18 of 49

Veterinarian pay in Illinois, explained

Veterinarians in Illinois earn a median of $133,580 per year ($64.22 per hour), which is 3% above the national median of $130,100. Entry-level workers earn around $74,840, while the most experienced veterinarians reach about $280,380. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $133,580 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $133,580 is worth about $133,636 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #18 for real pay (vs #8 on the sticker number).

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Veterinarian pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$74,840
$35.98/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$133,580
$64.22/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$280,380
$134.80/hr

Veterinarian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $133,580 $133,636
Iowa $124,610 $141,986 +$8,970
Indiana $124,530 $133,431 +$9,050
Missouri $114,660 $126,254 +$18,920
Wisconsin $108,780 $115,607 +$24,800
Kentucky $104,100 $115,463 +$29,480

Veterinarian in Illinois: FAQ

How much do veterinarians make in Illinois?

Veterinarians in Illinois earn a median of $133,580 per year ($64.22 per hour), compared with $130,100 nationally.

Does Illinois pay veterinarians well?

At $133,580, Illinois pays 3% above the national median for veterinarians. An estimated 2,330 work in the state.

Veterinarian salary in other states

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