Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $36,910 -20.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.74
10th percentile $35,360
90th percentile $54,080
Employed locally 50
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,360
    25th
    $35,660
    50th (median)
    $36,910
    75th
    $47,840
    90th
    $54,080

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 57% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Opticians, Dispensing

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $72,750
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $68,790
    Barnstable Town, MA $66,880
    New Jersey $66,250
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $65,870
    New Haven, CT $64,990

    Nearby metros — Opticians, Dispensing salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $68,790
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $61,100
    Gainesville, FL $59,970
    Charlottesville, VA $59,700
    Asheville, NC $58,500
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,420

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,730
    Physicians, All Other $213,580
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $51,250
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $74,420
    Nurse Practitioners $124,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Opticians, Dispensing make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Champaign, IL is $17.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.08 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Opticians, Dispensing salaries?

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Champaign, IL is 20.7% below the national median of $46,560. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Opticians, Dispensing in Champaign?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $35,360 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,660.