Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Illinois

Median Salary

$37,480

per year

Hourly Rate

$18.02

per hour

Employment

3,270

in Illinois

vs. National Avg

-1.8%

National: $38,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, Illinois pays 1.8% LESS for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$38,480

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

97.4

3% below national avg

Rent/Income

42%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Illinois

10th

$31,550

25th

$35,110

Median

$37,480

75th

$43,420

90th

$47,000

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).