Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Illinois
Also called: Veterinary Assistants
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Illinois earn a median of $37,480 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,480
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($38,150)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,270
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,550; the top 10% earn over $47,000. Nationally the range is $30,120 to $49,150.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$46,440 median in Illinois
- Animal Caretakers$35,570 median in Illinois
- Phlebotomists$46,010 median in Illinois
- Dental Assistants$48,610 median in Illinois
- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists$49,930 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Veterinarians$133,580 median in Illinois
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers pay in Illinois
How much do veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers make in Illinois?
The median is $37,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,550 and the top 10% earn over $47,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $38,150). Living costs are not included.