Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for veterinary technologists and technicians is $22.99 an hour ($47,820 a year). About 3,250 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($47,380). It is 3% higher than the Illinois median ($46,440).
Pay range for veterinary technologists and technicians in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.78 | $39,060 |
| 25% of workers | $22.08 | $45,920 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.99 | $47,820 |
| 75% of workers | $28.09 | $58,420 |
| 90% of workers | $30.13 | $62,670 |
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Champaign-Urbana | $53,110 | 260 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $47,820 | 3,250 |
| Bloomington | $46,940 | 60 |
| Rockford | $46,760 | 100 |
| Springfield | $46,740 | 60 |
| Peoria | $44,140 | 110 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for veterinary technologists and technicians
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +9.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 13,400 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $47,270 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $82,140 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $44,020 |
| Phlebotomists | $47,190 |
| Surgical Technologists | $66,360 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $39,280 |
| Surgical Assistants | $80,210 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $58,390 |
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