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Veterinary Technician Salary in Illinois (2026)
$22.33 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,196/year ($3,100/month) for a single filer
Illinois ranks 26th of 51 states for Veterinary Technician pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 5,040 Veterinary Technician jobs BLS counts in Illinois, the typical worker earns $46,440 a year — though pay ranges from $38,580 for newcomers to $60,520 at the top.
Veterinary Technician pay range in Illinois
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,580 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,140 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,440 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $57,500 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,520 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,040 Veterinary Technician jobs in Illinois (occupation code 29-2056, “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Illinois
A median Veterinary Technician salary of $46,440 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Illinois state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,196 — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
| Gross (median) | $46,440 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,393 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,553 |
| Illinois state income tax | −$2,299 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,196 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,100 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Veterinary Technician make in Illinois?
- The median Veterinary Technician salary in Illinois is $46,440 per year ($22.33 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,140 and $57,500.
- What is the take-home pay for a Veterinary Technician in Illinois?
- On the median salary of $46,440, a single filer in Illinois takes home about $37,196 per year ($3,100 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.9%.
- How many Veterinary Technician jobs are there in Illinois?
- BLS counts 5,040 Veterinary Technician jobs in Illinois in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Illinois state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Illinois.