Animal Caretakers Salary in Illinois - FY2025 DOL Data

DOL Median (Illinois)

$40,790

vs National

+66.3%

National: $24,523

BLS Median (area)

N/A

COL-Adjusted

$44,193

Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)

$40,790

+66.3% vs national

National Average (DOL)

$24,523

Baseline

BLS Estimate (This Area)

N/A

No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Animal Caretakers in Illinois earns $40,790 in nominal terms, which is 66.3% above the national average of $24,523. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $44,193 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in Illinois

Employer	Median Salary	Filings
THE CHICAGO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY	$48,641	4
ARRANMORE FARM AND POLO CLUB LLC	$33,907	1
Institute for womesn health	$27,082	1
SMART LIKE JUICE INC	N/A	1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Animal Caretakers make in Illinois?

The median Animal Caretakers salary in Illinois is $40,790 based on 4 DOL filings.

Is Illinois a good place to work as a Animal Caretakers?

A Animal Caretakers in Illinois earns 66.3% more than the national median of $24,523, or $44,193 after adjusting for the local cost of living.

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.