Veterinary Assistant Salary in Illinois
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$37,310
per year · $18.7/hr
Typical range
$30,300–$47,830
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-4%
US avg $39,024
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$35,360 /yr
Typical range
$25,092–$39,000
vs. BLS median
-5%
Based on 69 recent veterinary assistant job postings in Illinois that disclosed pay, lower than the BLS median of $37,310. Hourly rates annualized at 2,080 hrs/yr.
Employer-advertised compensation, triangulated from multiple job sources and refreshed continuously.
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Salary percentiles in Illinois
10th
$30,300
25th
$34,710
Median
$37,310
75th
$41,430
90th
$47,830
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
3,790
Veterinary Assistants employed in Illinois
#16/51
State rank by median pay
0.84
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
217 open veterinary assistant jobs in Illinois
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary assistant make in Illinois?
The median veterinary assistant salary in Illinois is $37,310 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $30,300 and $47,830 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary assistant in Illinois?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary assistants in Illinois is $18.7 per hour.
Where does Illinois rank for veterinary assistant pay?
Illinois ranks #16 of 51 states by median veterinary assistant salary, with about 3,790 veterinary assistants employed.
What are veterinary assistants actually paid in Illinois right now?
Recent job postings in Illinois that disclose pay advertise a median of $35,360 per year for veterinary assistants (typical range $25,092–$39,000), based on 69 postings — lower than the BLS median of $37,310.