Opticians, Dispensing Salary in Peoria, IL

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

Median annual salary $37,530 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.05
10th percentile $35,600
90th percentile $57,340
Employed locally 130
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,600
    25th
    $36,710
    50th (median)
    $37,530
    75th
    $47,780
    90th
    $57,340

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Opticians, Dispensing salary vs area income 53% Median Opticians, Dispensing salary is 47% 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 Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,690
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,330
    Physicians, All Other $224,690
    Emergency Medical Technicians $36,660
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $69,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Opticians, Dispensing in Peoria, IL is $18.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Opticians, Dispensing salary in Peoria, IL is 19.4% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Opticians, Dispensing (10th percentile) earn around $35,600 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,710.