Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Illinois
SOC 31-9096 ยท Healthcare Support
3,270Jobs in Illinois
$39,410Mean annual wage
21st of 51Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,550 | $15.17 |
| 25th percentile | $35,110 | $16.88 |
| Median (50th) | $37,480 | $18.02 |
| 75th percentile | $43,420 | $20.88 |
| 90th percentile | $47,000 | $22.60 |
| Mean | $39,410 | $18.95 |
Across 51 states with a published mean, the highest are District of Columbia (not a state) ($55,760), Massachusetts ($48,390), California ($47,250); the lowest are West Virginia ($32,260), Mississippi ($32,570), Louisiana ($32,670). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with Illinois (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3,270 | $39,410 | $37,480 |
| Iowa | 1,380 | $37,050 | $35,720 |
| Indiana | 2,810 | $36,310 | $36,420 |
| Kentucky | 1,840 | $33,710 | $34,140 |
| Missouri | 2,010 | $37,810 | $36,660 |
| Wisconsin | 2,200 | $37,400 | $36,850 |