Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Illinois
Opticians, Dispensing in Illinois earn a median salary of $37,767 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -18.9% vs the national median of $46,560. An estimated 3,550 opticians, dispensing are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $36,320 to $42,090 depending on location.
$37,767
Avg median salary in Illinois
$42,090
Highest paying metro
$36,320
Lowest paying metro
3,550
Employed in Illinois
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Opticians, Dispensing
inOpticians, Dispensing salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $42,090 | $37,930 | $47,600 | 2,810 |
| Springfield, IL | $38,270 | $38,270 | $41,080 | 60 |
| West Central Illinois | $37,600 | $36,980 | $44,080 | 90 |
| Peoria, IL | $37,530 | $36,710 | $47,780 | 130 |
| East Central Illinois | $37,460 | $36,470 | $39,410 | 80 |
| Northwest Illinois | $37,390 | $36,000 | $38,650 | 70 |
| Rockford, IL | $37,170 | $36,330 | $45,760 | 90 |
| South Illinois | $36,930 | $35,120 | $40,560 | 80 |
| Champaign, IL | $36,910 | $35,660 | $47,840 | 50 |
| Bloomington, IL | $36,320 | $36,200 | $46,470 | 90 |