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Veterinarians average salary by city in Illinois
- Rockford$177,570
- Chicago$162,730
- Peoria$156,010
- Springfield$143,500
- Champaign$116,510
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford | $177,570 | $132,720 | $88,100 | $123,986 | 92 |
| Chicago | $162,730 | $148,730 | $114,540 | $114,578 | 104 |
| Peoria | $156,010 | $135,860 | $102,560 | $110,317 | 91 |
| Springfield | $143,500 | $113,890 | $96,920 | $102,386 | 93 |
| Champaign | $116,510 | $106,520 | $84,260 | $85,169 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1131.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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