Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $45,620 +18.7% vs national
Median hourly $21.93
10th percentile $34,560
90th percentile $55,230
Employed locally 90
National median $38,420

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,560
    25th
    $39,280
    50th (median)
    $45,620
    75th
    $45,620
    90th
    $55,230

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,750
    Connecticut $60,700
    Southwestern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $60,160
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $55,990
    Idaho $50,880
    Boise City, ID $50,880

    Nearby metros — Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $44,990
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $41,210
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $41,000
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $39,150
    St. Louis, MO-IL $37,480
    Illinois $37,170

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $46,650
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $52,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $68,250
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $54,490
    Production Workers, All Other $49,510
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $36,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians make per hour in Peoria?

    The median hourly wage for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Peoria, IL is $21.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.55 or more per hour.

    Is Peoria above or below average for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salaries?

    The median Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians salary in Peoria, IL is 18.7% above the national median of $38,420. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians in Peoria?

    Entry-level Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,560 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,280.