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

Veterinary Technician Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$46,440/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.33/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
5,040
public U.S. Median
$47,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$46,460 #30 of 51

Veterinary Technician pay in Illinois, explained

Veterinary technicians in Illinois earn a median of $46,440 per year ($22.33 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $47,380. Entry-level workers earn around $38,580, while the most experienced veterinary technicians reach about $60,520. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $46,440 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $46,440 is worth about $46,460 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #30 for real pay (vs #26 on the sticker number).

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Veterinary Technician pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,580
$18.55/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$46,440
$22.33/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$60,520
$29.10/hr

Veterinary Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $46,440 $46,460
Indiana $48,720 $52,202 −$2,280
Wisconsin $47,020 $49,971 −$580
Iowa $45,560 $51,913 +$880
Missouri $43,520 $47,921 +$2,920
Kentucky $39,590 $43,911 +$6,850

Veterinary Technician in Illinois: FAQ

How much do veterinary technicians make in Illinois?

Veterinary technicians in Illinois earn a median of $46,440 per year ($22.33 per hour), compared with $47,380 nationally.

Does Illinois pay veterinary technicians well?

At $46,440, Illinois pays 2% below the national median for veterinary technicians. An estimated 5,040 work in the state.

Veterinary Technician salary in other states

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