The median annual wage for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is $49,290 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,240.
Pay spans roughly $35,980 at the 10th percentile to $59,370 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.70 per hour. An estimated 3,520 people work as veterinary technologists and technicians in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.
| Median (annual) | $49,290 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,240 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.70 |
| 10th percentile | $35,980 |
| 90th percentile | $59,370 |
| Employment | 3,520 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.