Veterinary Technician Chicago, IL
Veterinary Technician salary in Chicago, IL
Typical pay
$55,600a year
Most Veterinary Technicians earn $49k to $63k a year
From 86 current job postings, updated Nov 14, 2026 Pay that employers list in their job postings
The median Veterinary Technician salary in Chicago, IL is $55,600 a year. Most job postings pay $48,900 to $62,800. From 86 current job postings, updated Nov 14, 2026.
How much does a Veterinary Technician make an hour?
A Veterinary Technician in Chicago, IL typically makes about $26.73 an hour. Most job postings pay $23.50 to $30.19.
How much does a Veterinary Technician make a year?
A Veterinary Technician in Chicago, IL typically makes about $55,600 a year. Most job postings pay $48,900 to $62,800.
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Typical pay by city in Illinois
Back to the whole USIllinois
$52k typical, most $44k to $60k
| Chicago, IL | $56k | $49k to $63k | 86 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington, IL | – | – | 1 |
| Champaign, IL | – | – | 2 |
| Davenport, IA | – | – | 4 |
| Decatur, IL | – | – | 1 |
| Peoria, IL | – | – | 1 |
| Springfield, IL | – | – | 1 |
| St. Louis, MO | – | – | 26 |
Pay advertised in current postings, per year. Postings are those that list pay.
Pay by experience level
What most job postings pay at each stage. The dot is typical pay.
- Starting out 58 job postings$44k $52k
Typical: $49k
Most new hires start near the low end.
- Experienced 5 job postings
- Senior 0 job postings
- Lead or manager 2 job postings
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Starting out: most postings pay $44k to $52k a year, typically $49k.
Most new hires start near the low end.
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Cost of living in Chicago, IL
About $5,578 a month for 1 adult, 1 bedroom rental, a car, taxes included. Everyday prices run about 4% above the US average.
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How much does a Veterinary Technician make in Chicago, IL?
Employers hiring now typically offer $55,600 a year for Veterinary Technician roles in Chicago, IL. These numbers come from the pay employers list in their job postings, so they show what is on offer today rather than what people earned last year. We only show a place's own number when at least 40 postings list pay.
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