Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers pay in Illinois
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Illinois earn an average of $39,410 a year. That is $930 (2%) less than the U.S. average of $40,340. The best-paying metro area is Champaign-Urbana, IL at $42,500.
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Average pay for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers by metro area. Swipe to see all 8.
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Illinois vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $40,340 | $19.39 |
| Illinois | $39,410 | $18.95 |
| Missouri | $37,810 | $18.18 |
| Wisconsin | $37,400 | $17.98 |
| Iowa | $37,050 | $17.81 |
| Indiana | $36,310 | $17.46 |
| Kentucky | $33,710 | $16.21 |
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Average pay, Illinois, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers make in Illinois?
The average is $39,410 a year, and the median is $37,480. That is $930 (2%) less than the U.S. average of $40,340.
What is the hourly wage in Illinois?
$18.95 an hour on average; the median is $18.02.
Where in Illinois do they earn the most?
Champaign-Urbana, IL ($42,500), followed by Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($40,560). The lowest average among 8 metro areas with data is Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL ($35,510).
How does Illinois rank?
Illinois ranks #21 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.