The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Illinois is $37,310 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,890.
Pay spans roughly $30,300 at the 10th percentile to $47,830 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.94 per hour. An estimated 3,790 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $37,310 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,890 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.94 |
| 10th percentile | $30,300 |
| 90th percentile | $47,830 |
| Employment | 3,790 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.