The median annual wage for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Illinois is $47,860 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $47,710.
Pay spans roughly $36,480 at the 10th percentile to $58,860 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.01 per hour. An estimated 4,840 people work as veterinary technologists and technicians in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $47,860 |
| Mean (annual) | $47,710 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.01 |
| 10th percentile | $36,480 |
| 90th percentile | $58,860 |
| Employment | 4,840 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.