Optometrists Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Illinois
Optometrists in Illinois earn a median salary of $131,146 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -2.7% vs the national median of $134,830. An estimated 1,610 optometrists are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $122,950 to $140,820 depending on location.
$131,146
Avg median salary in Illinois
$140,820
Highest paying metro
$122,950
Lowest paying metro
1,610
Employed in Illinois
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Optometrists salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Illinois | $140,820 | $126,190 | $149,990 | 60 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $138,510 | $109,200 | $160,980 | 1,280 |
| Rockford, IL | $131,570 | $100,260 | $156,110 | 40 |
| Peoria, IL | $131,270 | $122,160 | $132,810 | 50 |
| Bloomington, IL | $130,970 | $99,050 | $130,970 | 40 |
| East Central Illinois | $127,980 | $93,780 | $161,270 | 50 |
| West Central Illinois | $125,100 | $119,880 | $165,060 | 50 |
| Northwest Illinois | $122,950 | $102,550 | $143,230 | 40 |