Veterinarian Salary in Illinois
Based on 3K+ workers in Illinois
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IL)
$128,290
$61.678/hr
vs National Average
$118,465
+8.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$65K – —
3K employed in Illinois
Salary Distribution — Veterinarian in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,760 |
| 25th percentile | $99,890 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $128,290 |
| 75th percentile | $178,790 |
Historical Salary Trend — Veterinarian in Illinois vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $102,530 |
| 2023 | $102,750 |
| 2024 | $128,290 |
| Year | Illinois Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $102,530 | $103,756 |
| 2023 | $102,750 | $112,674 |
| 2024 | $128,290 | $118,465 |