Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Illinois
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians in Illinois earn a median salary of $38,778 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -12% vs the national median of $44,080. An estimated 2,090 ophthalmic medical technicians are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $35,170 to $47,820 depending on location.
$38,778
Avg median salary in Illinois
$47,820
Highest paying metro
$35,170
Lowest paying metro
2,090
Employed in Illinois
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Ophthalmic Medical Technicians salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $47,820 | $39,960 | $56,980 | 1,650 |
| Rockford, IL | $41,580 | $37,660 | $49,220 | — |
| Springfield, IL | $40,060 | $38,810 | $41,790 | 50 |
| East Central Illinois | $38,280 | $35,830 | $43,050 | 70 |
| West Central Illinois | $36,840 | $36,130 | $43,090 | 90 |
| Peoria, IL | $36,780 | $33,090 | $44,360 | 70 |
| Northwest Illinois | $36,280 | $33,990 | $44,070 | 50 |
| South Illinois | $36,190 | $35,620 | $36,240 | 80 |
| Bloomington, IL | $35,170 | $32,610 | $37,670 | 30 |